Letters, Oct. 29, 1979

Mexico's Man

To the Editors:

Mexico's President López Portillo [Oct. 8] expresses legitimate concern when he questions supplying oil to Americans who are unwilling to apply "discipline" in oil consumption. In view of the fact that his country's population is expected to double in only 22 years, isn't it legitimate for us to ask when Mexicans will apply the discipline necessary to control population growth and quit dumping their excess millions over our borders?

Wayne R. Bartz Sacramento

As a Brazilian living in the U.S. for more than 16 years, I have come to learn...

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