Original sentence: Gelfand was then expelled in one of a series of expulsions from the SWP that occurred during this period, carried out against anyone questioning the actions of the party's leadership.Rather than attempt to answer Gelfand's concerns, the political committee considered the raising of these questions as a slander against Hansen, and warned Gelfand that he would be disciplined if he continued to request answers
Edited sentence: Gelfand, receiving no answer, became convinced the SWP was controlled by government agents, which infringed upon his civil liberties.He brought suit against the government in December 1978 and was expelled in January 1979.His expulsion is one of a series of expulsions from the SWP that occurred during this period, carried out against anyone questioning the actions of the party's leadership.Rather than attempt to answer Gelfand's concerns, the political committee considered the raising of these questions as a slander against Hansen, and warned Gelfand that he would be disciplined and expelled if he continued to request answers