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Many research scientists don’t realize to what purpose much of their seemingly innocuous information may be put. Many weapons had their inception from otherwise humanitarian efforts. If I may engage in a little hyperbole, would you have condoned the free exchange of atomic information in the early 1940s?

Dana Pelletier
Lynn, Mass.

The obvious conclusion to be drawn from the article is that, to offset possible restrictions on foreign research students, we need to develop more American students’ capabilities to do science and research. Those who consider education for gifted students to be elitist are hurting national security by forcing us to rely on foreign researchers.

Lee Helms
Rochester Hills, Mich.