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Nope, Roger! No bias.
I'd estimate that about half the local people who signed, knew of the plans, and were outright against them without any further explanation needed. Including some from Walmer and Folestone.
People read the statement before signing, and I noticed equal enthusiasm among Britons from other counties, Australians and Canadians.
The word is spreading far and wide, Roger, and now we must try to involve Australians and Canadians, all Olde England and Scotland beyond the Wall.
When I received marching orders, instructions came to keep it all secret, we marched out and in the 2 hours assigned us by Kent County had continuous involvement from the Public. Inspector Howard came across us, though.
Lorraine told me that even two Labour Party campaigners who were among a group not far from us came and signed my sheet, I hadn't noticed they were from that group, but do recall that we got on peacefully wit them, as we hailed passers-by for one or the other cause.
Three signataries were from a coach that had come for the regatta, I tired my best to appease them for its absence, and suggested some lovely areas to visit.