The engineers are taking their stand on grounds of conscience... Conscientious objection to the law is not a criminal act. These people are our people and we should take a principled stand, together. (Tony Benn)

The engineers are taking their stand on grounds of conscience... Conscientious objection to the law is not a criminal act. These people are our people and we should take a principled stand, together.

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