Tom Angell
Tom Angell
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We have a real shot at getting this law stricken from the books.
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We've been trying to repeal this law ever since it was passed in 1998.
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We basically say the law is unconstitutional because it punishes students twice for the same crime. Taking away access to education is not only illogical, but it is illegal.
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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.
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Being affected by this law is not something people are looking to advertise.
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The law was intended to reduce drug use, but it causes more by kicking students out of school, which is irrational.
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We were legally qualified to get the information for free. They said they couldn't give us the information, because it would lead to drug legalization.
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Murderers and rapists can apply for federal aid, but a student caught with a single marijuana cigarette is automatically denied.
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Murderers and rapists are still eligible to receive aid.
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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.
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We want the drug conviction question taken off the financial aid application.
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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.
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I think it's important that all members (of Congress) know exactly how many of their constituents' lives have been ruined by this policy.
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We think allowing hard-working and determined students to get a degree and enter the work force will decrease drug use among college students.