Since the city is in the process of revitalizing the core of the city, MCC could make a large contribution as part of the eclectic mix of art, entertainment, and, if I can use the phrase, its intellectual vitality. Not only would it contribute to the upgrade of the core city, but it should be a plus for many of the students, as they would rub shoulders with a cosmopolitan population and be enriched by ideas and possibilities they experience nowhere else, particularly where many of the poor live.
Isn't education about changing people and raising expectations? If the students are simply packed into another ghetto, a great opportunity will have been missed.
The mayor points out that there is no "safety" issue, as there will be a police station in the building. The fact that many students will come by public transport and that there will be a bus terminal next door seems another strong positive for the Sibley location.
DOUGLAS LYTTLE, PITTSFORD
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