The law was intended to reduce drug use, but it causes more by kicking students out of school, which is irrational.

248

We have been working to repeal this law for the past eight years. We are lobbying Congress, but Congress has not been that responsive to student demands. We [will] take it to court and get rid of the law that way.

236

Congressman Souder wants to decrease drug abuse but encourages it by blocking peoples' access to education. Federal studies show that these efforts do not work. They're hurting our economy and society.

229

This law only affects students who are doing well in school, since there are already minimum GPA requirements to receive financial aid. So, if a student is wasting all their time with drugs and not studying or going to class, they're going to lose their aid anyway.

190

We want the drug conviction question taken off the financial aid application.

129

We think allowing hard-working and determined students to get a degree and enter the work force will decrease drug use among college students.

117

Murderers and rapists can apply for federal aid, but a student caught with a single marijuana cigarette is automatically denied.

111

Students who cannot afford college tuition on their own probably can't afford private drug programs.

99

I think some nontraditional students will benefit from the partial reform, but unfortunately tens of thousands of students will be left behind without the ability to pay for school.

90