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ET er IT ati ta A - of toe tS tt. Lette a : I aati tani ra Sta ia ee els aa a ee ee a ~’ oa! . 1 Ftes os | 1 - Mr, pee SAC, New York (100-16445) TAT/TS 28 rX. FE-138 ) / if 1 ma Director, var (100449923) y 7 S j SM — YIP (EXTREMIST) - ; Reurlet dated 5/29/73 calling attention to subject's public expulsion from the Youth International Party (YIP) in November, 1972, the fact that be has not engaged in any subversive activities since August, 1972, and noting his recom ' gendation that as long as the "system" is flexible, leftists should try to use the system rather than resort to violence to achieve the goals of socialism and peace. Your letter recom mended that in view of the foregoing subject no longer be designated a Key Activist or investigated as an oxtrenist. A review of subject's file at Headquarters indicates : that in addition to being a co-founder of the YIP, subject also ana bas an history of New Left violence and an extensive arrest “s record, In 1972, he authored "Steal This Book,” a revolutionary manual complete with instructions concerning the manufacture we and use of explosive devices. His speeches include such tna comments as "these are violent means but I au determined to overthrow the Government" (3/71, London, England); “We're into stopping the Government unless they want to stop the war-they 4 have about 47 hours.” (4/29/71); and “The only dope vorth _— shooting is Richard Nixon” (4/28/71). In connection vith the foregoing, while there is little doubt subject no longer maintains his high revolutionary profile and the strong radical following he once commanded, his — past actions, speeches and writings clearly demonstrate his ; willingness and capability to engage in acts dangerous to the AN internal security of the United States. In view of the fore~ going, Hoffman is no longer being considered a Key Activist, however, investigation concerning his activities should continue a Me Fete - to be conducted in accordance with existing instructions * We Callhon Fegarding investigations of extrenists. cath ‘ Cleveland __ - . - . Mr. te ey SEE NOTE PAGE TWO ee — py ALL INFORMATION CONTAIN Me. Heringlon aps Sop Se Oudy HERCIN (S UNCLASSIFIED” © tee. Hoges MAIL hae 819 TELETYPE uniT C1] DATE 2/¢/e> BY ses L, bog