THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, December 27, 1994 TAG: 9412230037
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A14 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 26 lines
Regarding Gov. George Allen's proposed budget adjustment, I find it revealing that he was willing to cut the money destined to help the colleges and universities be open to the entire population but increase funds for an institute open only to half that population.
It seems to me that an anachronism like Virginia Military Institute, a place which trains students to become military officers while the military looks to downsize, should have less and less use for new funds.
As the United States looks to train its population for gainful employment, the proposed Tidewater Community College and all needs of Norfolk State University are much more valid. I think the message that the voters sent in November was ``No more business as usual.'' This is business as usual.
MATTHEW J. GARVEY
Chesapeake, Dec. 20, 1994 by CNB