America's population exceeding 300 million isn't a reason to celebrate-it is an alarm bell. We have not effectively dealt with the population we have. Our cities are pollution choked; developments are destroying open land and priceless habitats; and public schools are overwhelmed. These are but a few of the reasons the country needs to closely re-examine its liberal immigration policies and secure borders against the invasion of illegal immigrants.
NASON GOLDSTEIN
Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Income Discrepancy
"For a Fairer America" [October 2] states the obvious on the growing wealth disparity in America but misses one point. The growing wealth of the super-rich gives them the power to influence the government and prevent addressing urgent initiatives. The recent tax cuts for the wealthy and the increasing cost of elections give the wealthy a distinct advantage in electing their candidates. I believe this has a spiraling effect that is undermining our democracy.
DENNIS ANDERSEN
Minnetonka, Minn.
The slow but steady destruction of American unions has been the major cause of the growing discrepancy between the wealthy and the working stiff. Beginning with the Reagan administration and continuing with both Bush regimes, the Republican Party has gradually eroded labor's power.
CLIFF ROCHE
Oceanside, Calif.
The Art of Business
"On the Record: Robert Joss" [October 2] reported that "Stanford joins a small group of high-profile business schools ... that are revamping their programs." Fifteen years ago, Boston University School of Management launched an ongoing transformation in management education that fuses art, science, and technology of business. We wrote, back in 1991, that business schools are too often irrelevant to business and that teaching well the quantitative aspect of business (the science) was essential but insufficient. Business is a complex interaction of decisions, often resulting in undesirable consequences that are neither anticipated nor managed. The art of business has been the critically missing element in business school education. Our faculty addressed that in creative ways, to great effect, with unique approaches to team learning, integrated core curricula, and systemic thinking.
LOU LATAIF
Dean
Boston University
School of Management
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