NO TOIL, TROUBLE FOR HER

Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is having problems with his daughter, Noelle, because
of her use of illegal drugs. I would contend this is a family matter and
should be of no concern to the general public.

However, what does concern the public is that Miss Bush is going to jail for
10 days while thousands of poor and minority young people in Florida are
sent to prison for the same offense.

Centuries ago, many societies practiced witchcraft and at one time
differentiated between two types of witches. One group was considered to be
a "willing possessor" of evil spirits, and they were burned at the stake.
However, witches who were seized against their will were "unwilling
possessors" and treated with more compassion.

Could class, status and family power have had anything to do with the
different treatments?

Bill Barrington

New Braunfels