THANKS, BUT NO THANKS

To the Editors of The Crimson:

Your story on the development of the East Boston People's Rights Group was appreciated. However, several points should be clarified.. First, while we wish that we were helping 300 people per week, the actual figure was that 300 people came in or called the office during the busiest month.

Second, your article left the impression that I had done the bulk of the organizing. This is flattering, but actually many other students--particularly Sara Cobb, David Price, Nacy Rohnasto, Brenda Berry and Debbi Cooper--worked long hours setting up the group; and the real credit naturally goes to the people from East Boston who have been running the office for over a year without significant student help.

Finally, while we did want to "balance our Harvard view with reality," the main reason most of us became involved in welfare rights is out of a commitment to working toward a more just and egalitarian society. The welfare rights movement is a significant part of that struggle. Rob Gips '76