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Why do we need law schools?

Feb 5, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Why do we need law schools?

To the editor: In the article ‘A Better Way to Teach Law’, Mr. Andersson makes a good case for the value of getting people into the workforce sooner, I also … Continue reading “Why do we need law schools?”


Lowery “outplayed” by UT-Austin administrators

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To the editor: Lots of talk, then… Richard Lowery is an associate professor of finance at the University of Texas at Austin. He is an applied game theorist and studies … Continue reading “Lowery “outplayed” by UT-Austin administrators”


Who should own our universities?

Jan 22, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Who should own our universities?

Richard Vedder is right in “Who Should Own the University of North Carolina” to suggest that states like North Carolina ought to subsidize students instead of state-owned universities. The model has … Continue reading “Who should own our universities?”


Diversity and equity go against the Constitution’s equality

Jan 8, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Diversity and equity go against the Constitution’s equality

“Diversity” has long been known as a codeword for “quotas”, in the sense that merit is bypassed in favor of racial numbers. “Equity” has the same intent to bypass equal … Continue reading “Diversity and equity go against the Constitution’s equality”


Cauthen’s commentary is full of fear-mongering

· Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Cauthen’s commentary is full of fear-mongering

I am blown away by Cauthen’s “The U.S. Naval Academy is Adrift” of Nov 11, 2022. So full of fear mongering and provocative words (maybe I could report him as … Continue reading “Cauthen’s commentary is full of fear-mongering”


Agents of the “United States Handicapper General” are always at work

· Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Agents of the “United States Handicapper General” are always at work

We know best what’s best for you! Who else? Not you, that’s for sure. When left to your own devices you make unequitable choices.  You tilt the scale.  You decide … Continue reading “Agents of the “United States Handicapper General” are always at work”


Federal student loan reform proposal

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I read with interest you article titled, “Reforms We’re Cheering for in 2023”.  I agree with all of them.  As a former university administrator (chief financial officer) for many years … Continue reading “Federal student loan reform proposal”


More disturbing university student trends

Dec 13, 2022 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on More disturbing university student trends

To the editor: Walter Gardner’s concern about the NYU chemistry professor is laudable, but it overlooks a few relevant trends. First, as the nation’s fertility rate drops, the pool of … Continue reading “More disturbing university student trends”


“Dollars on demand” policies must end

Nov 20, 2022 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on “Dollars on demand” policies must end

If you borrow money you have to pay it back. Terence, this is stupidly silly and obviously true stuff. The fact that a bunch of overgrown children, who have no … Continue reading ““Dollars on demand” policies must end”


The Navy’s DEI efforts are a much needed course correction

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To the editor: A recent article titled “The United States Naval Academy is Adrift” by Mr. J. A. Cauthen, a fellow alumni and former history teacher, decried the “Wokeness” of … Continue reading “The Navy’s DEI efforts are a much needed course correction”

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  • Why do we need law schools? Feb 5, 2023

    To the editor: In the article ‘A Better Way to Teach Law’, Mr. Andersson makes a good case for the value of getting people into the workforce sooner, I also … Continue reading “Why do we need law schools?”

  • Lowery “outplayed” by UT-Austin administrators Feb 5, 2023

    To the editor: Lots of talk, then… Richard Lowery is an associate professor of finance at the University of Texas at Austin. He is an applied game theorist and studies … Continue reading “Lowery “outplayed” by UT-Austin administrators”

  • Who should own our universities? Jan 22, 2023

    Richard Vedder is right in “Who Should Own the University of North Carolina” to suggest that states like North Carolina ought to subsidize students instead of state-owned universities. The model has … Continue reading “Who should own our universities?”

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