Dear FRONTLINE,

I am in high school and we watched this in psychology class. The first time it scared me to hear what these kids were saying about people. But it was neat to see how because of their eye color they were "less intelligent" then the next day they were smarter because they were on top. we are all equal! Thank you to Jane Elliot!

Chicago, IL

Dear FRONTLINE,

There's no denying the good that Elliott's work has achieved. But were her initial subjects aware of the risks? Were their parents? One would not test a new drug on human subjects without their informed consent. By what right did, and does, Elliott test her hypotheses on racism on children or adults without their similar informed consent? The end rarely justifies the means, and however noble Elliott's intentions or salutary her results, some mention must be made of the fact that the initial groups of children in Iowa had their rights violated.

Michael Raynor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dear FRONTLINE,

This is at once one of most telling stories, and one of the most sad stories ever told about humans.

Raymond Dempsey
Providence, RI

Dear FRONTLINE,

I feel relieved after watching this program, I am Mexican and since I came to this country in 1998 I have faced several situations where I feel very discriminated for the fact that I look different, that I am Mexican, I think this exersice should be used at public and private schools for the benefit of the whole society.

I am going to recommend this Frontline program to all my friends and family here in the US and in Mexico.

Esteban Rodriguez
Miami, FL

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