MA. The Springfield Jewish Federation organized a very meaningful ceremony of tribute and thanksgiving for the triumph of the Shcharanskys and I am sure that similar events have taken place in many other American cities and towns. However. at this time of celebration we must not loose sight of the fact that thousands of Jews continue to be denied the right to emigrate from a country which punishes them for their religious beliefs and belittles their values. This treatment by Soviet authorities makes a mockery of their supposed adherence to the principles of the Helsinki accords and the universal declaration of human rights. As Americans. we must continue to call attention to the treatment of Soviet refuseniks.
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