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Thank you for your fascinating cover story on the evolution of the human species [PALEONTOLOGY, Aug. 23]. As a former anthropology student, I was thrilled to read about the important discoveries that have been made in the past several years. Scientists are valiantly attempting to shine a flashlight down the long, dark tunnel of man's ancient past, and they have succeeded in illuminating certain truths. Shame on those who are allowing ignorance and fear to prevent students from having the chance to understand their place in the great chain of human evolution--for it is nothing short of miraculous...
...Stephen Jay Gould's article on the Kansas board of education's banning evolution in school curriculums [VIEWPOINT, Aug. 23]: When the state school boards of America refuse to educate our children properly, one can only thank God--yes, God--that TIME is willing to do it for them. JOHN DUVALL Elon College...
...take issue with some of Andrew Ferguson's points in "Now They're All Ears" [POLITICAL SCENE, Aug. 23]. I agree that political candidates' "listening tours" seem to have elements of a sham, but I think Ferguson exaggerates a bit. In times past, politicians were criticized for their detachment from their constituencies. In an age when it has become easier to travel and communicate, it's necessary for candidates to deal directly with the voters--not just to get ideas but also to find out what some of America's problems and needs are. LARRY SCHOOLER New Haven, Conn...
...everyone forget that possible presidential candidate Warren Beatty [NOTEBOOK, Aug. 23] is married to the beautiful Annette Bening, who was cast as the romantic interest of widower President Michael Douglas in the movie The American President? Go for it, Warren! Perfect casting! LINDA SONES FEINBERG Lynnfield, Mass...
Your story "Is Any Place Safe?" reported on the rush by schools to install security measures [NATION, Aug. 23]. Now we have constant high-tech surveillance, security fences, uniforms... So what are we teaching our children? How to live in a police state. Undoubtedly these school-security measures are instituted out of fear. Concerns for our children's safety are well founded. In being driven by fears while forgetting to safeguard civil liberties, however, we may reach a time when the term "the land of the free and the home of the brave" no longer applies. TONY KALENAK Odessa, Texas...