Students with three or more drug convictions are permanently barred from receiving federal financial aid for education. It's just a good, common-sense decision to enforce the law that's on the books. Last year, nearly 10 million students submitted the applications. However, the Clinton Education Department took no action against more than a quarter of a million students who left the question blank. The new administration's policy is to deny such applications.
Some vocal critics say there is a double standard when it comes to drug enforcement.
But if you have one small drug conviction that only amounted to a ticket, you then are denied your federal financial aid. Would you rather spend money on someone who's a crack dealer, investing in his education, or some poor kid who wants to try and be a doctor. All rights reserved. Fox News Network, LLC 2001. All rights reserved.