Yet. we all recognize that terrorism can show its face in many different forms. Existence can be stifled. families can be unfairly separated. and men can live in fear and anguish without the direct use of an assassins bullet. The recent educational ransom which has been demanded of Soviet Jews wishing to immigrate to Israel represents the most cruel and most oppressive form of persecution yet to be inflicted upon these Innocent people. In a discussion early this morning on this crucial situation with Mr. Leonard M. Schroeter. the principal legal assistant to Israels attorney general. attention was focused on the scope as well as the deep psychological effect of this horrid "brain tax." To begin. 150.000 visa applications have been sent out to Soviet Jewish families. implying that approximately 400.000 individuals are presently Involved in some area of the immigration process. Judging by the educational level of those who have already immigrated to Israel. about 40 percent of those applying from Moscow. about 35 percent of those from Leningrad and in general about 25 percent of all those who have made visa applications will be subject to this ransom fee. Thus the sum demanded by the Soviet Government is an amount exceeding $0.5 billion. Second. a university graduate earns approximately 128 rubles per month.
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