The reassertion of sovereignty
Sir: Mr Bell (letters, 6 March) seems to be upset when he con- siders I contend that `we are to have no more say in our fate than the lbos had'.
Whether Mr Bell likes it or not, this country is a representative democracy. Therefore we, the pub- lic, cannot claim a direct 'say' in all the issues which confront the nation. The only 'say' we do have is indirect—through the press and public opinion polls. Mr Bell really should read Lord Shinwell's distinct comment at the end of Hugh Macpherson's article (srEc- TATOR, 20 February).
Furthermore, since the Ibos seceded from the Federation of Nigeria, and had caused consider- able resentment to build up against them from the Northerners and Westerners, they can scarcely have been surprised that war ensued.
In that case, it seems to me that we are to have considerably less 'say' in our fate than the lbos had. A. J. Hendry 31 Kirby Street, London Ect
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