Dear Editor: When it comes to drugs, mandatory minimum prison sentences have done little other than turn the alleged land of the free into the world’s biggest jailer. If harsh penalties deterred illegal drug use, the goal of a “drug- free” America would have been achieved decades ago.
I read with interest Nathan Everly’s article, “Why doesn’t Wash. U. have more low-income students?” (Student Life, 9/19/07). I agree whole-heartedly. I challenge the University to improve its record, and to address better the needs and interests of its working class and immigrant students and faculty.
I read with interest the article in Student Life (“Climbing the Academic Ladder,” Sept. 27, 2006) well-written by the student reporter, Josh Goebel, but clearly reflecting the University’s point of view.
I read with interest the letter to the editor of Student Life, Sept. 9, 2006, by Jake Greenblatt.
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