This is a huge victory. We're very excited.
Many of our nation's leaders ... have admitted to past drug use while in college. They didn't get caught for it, but even if they did get caught, they didn't have to worry about not being able to pay tuition ... they are all from well-to-do families.
Before, members of congress were easily able to brush aside the numbers because they weren't available. Now that they have the numbers, they can see how their own constituents are affected. They will have to change the law or face angry voters in the fall.
It's a victory that some students will be able to get back their aid. But there are still some fundamental problems.
Kicking students out will only increase drug abuse, which is the exact opposite intention of the law.
I think some nontraditional students will benefit from the partial reform, but unfortunately tens of thousands of students will be left behind without the ability to pay for school.
We think allowing hard-working and determined students to get a degree and enter the work force will decrease drug use among college students.
We have a real shot at getting this law stricken from the books.
Students who cannot afford college tuition on their own probably can't afford private drug programs.
The law was intended to reduce drug use, but it causes more by kicking students out of school, which is irrational.
