As a female college student, I want to thank you for publishing your cover story on the Pill [May 3]. Not only should our generation be informed of the history of struggle that has provided us with the liberties and opportunities we have today, but we should also dedicate ourselves to fighting for the future generations of women who deserve the same choices and control over their bodies. That continued fight is girl power!
Molly Kammien, BOSTON
I was a married college sophomore in 1971, and I can remember the moment that the Pill changed my life. I was staring at my pack of Ortho Novums, and suddenly the world was a much bigger place. Maybe I could follow my curiosity and change my major from education to prepharmacy. After I assured the entrance committee that I intended to actually practice pharmacy and not pull out of the workforce to become a homemaker, I was accepted into the program. I have enjoyed my career as a pharmacist and am grateful for the little pill that started it all.
Gloria Peck,
ORLANDO, FLA., U.S.
The story is an account of evil’s victory over good. Because it has the potential to remove all restraint from sexual activity, the pill has become a potent cause for the destruction of family values. Where there is no accountability for one’s actions there can only be licentiousness, not liberty.
Nazar da Silva, MOIRA, INDIA
Greed Is Still Good, Right?
Re “The Case Against Goldman Sachs” [May 3]: Fraud is a crime and should be dealt with accordingly. Put the traders and bankers responsible for deceiving investors and endangering the worldwide economy behind bars. Any other penalty, like fines valued at several hundred million dollars, will be peanuts for Goldman Sachs and its ilk.
Günter Schröder, BAD HONNEF, GERMANY
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