Re Diversity, equity and inclusion are not dirty words. Why are they being treated as such in higher education? (Oct. 30): Hear, hear! Great essay! The only toxicity is being added by the folks who want to strike down any DEI programs for colleges and education.

The writer pertinently writes that the study of actual history and actual reality in our world and country is always going to include wrongs of the past. We can’t just “cherry-pick” our history curriculums, for heavens sake! The book burners and the history revisionists are a danger to a free world, and, yes, they restrict the chances of an even playing field of opportunities for all students and young people. Let freedom ring!

— Chet Chebegia, San Marcos