To the Editor:
Regarding (“‘Normal’ a Long Way Off for Schools in Louisiana,” Sept. 14, 2005):
The worst possible result in Louisiana, especially New Orleans, is a return to normal. Katrina created an opportunity to replace a corrupt, dysfunctional system with something that works everywhere it is tried: a system driven by free enterprise. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to create hope from devastation.
John Merrifield
Professor of Economics
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
