Wow, I read the Oct. 25 letter from the third year law students at University of Arizona opposing Proposition 107. My guess is the reason they oppose it is because they are not in the top of their class. Heaven forbid the best qualified get what they rightly deserve

Let me give you an example. About 20 years ago at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, they had a sergeant's test for five openings. The four officers who got the four highest scores got the promotion. The fifth spot was given to a minority who finished more than 100 spots down in the test scores. That was the rules — they had to promote a minority. This sergeant performed his job improperly and was eventually allowed to retire after an investigation.

I support Prop 107. I think the best person for the position should get it.

When I have to pay outrageous fees to an attorney, I want the best. I don't want someone who got into school because of their race or gender. I want someone who got the position because they earned it and don't care what race or gender they are. It is opposing Prop 107 that divides this country, giving to those who don't deserve it because they just happen to be the right race or gender.

There were two names on letter but the writers say 98 others approved the letter. I think I can find 100 law students at the top of their game, who studied hard and earned their ranking, to oppose them. They are the ones who have worked hard. Why should they be bypassed because someone happens to be of a different race or gender?

Gail Smith

Yuma


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