Douglas was sombre and brief in addressing the members of his own party regarding the use of the War Measures Act. He said, ôMy position is to oppose it. ö I know that some of you may not support me, and IÆll understand that. ThereÆs no question about it: if the Prime Minister calls an election over this, it may devastate the party. You have your own political careers to think about. IÆm going back upstairs now. I have to speak at 11 oÆclock. IÆm against it, period. ö Book jacket.