American influence in Jordan

Regarding the article "Split in Jordan's Student Attitudes," from the "Teachers at Work" series, June 1: It's rather sad that Jordan's students of English literature find Shakespeare replaced by Hemingway.

Let us sincerely hope that the furthering of American influences in Jordan will never include higher murder rates, students with guns, and disregard for the poor. Alan M. Webb, Saluda, N.C.

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