Re 'The Millionaire's Club; Why leave ballot initiatives to the rich?' Aug. 18 Perspective. I must respond to Daniel A. Smith's rather ignorant piece criticizing our initiative to dismantle bilingual education in Colorado. Mr. Smith disparages our measure by suggesting that there has been no public outcry on the issue. But this statement indicates either... Read More

Re: "Teaching decision for sale," Kevin Welner guest commentary July 15. Since Welner is employed as a professor of bilingual education, I found his defense of that failed doctrine hardly surprising. However, some of his central facts were in error. He alleges that I funded a massive advertising campaign to persuade the voters of California... Read More