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Subject: Re: five years
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I am not sure I quite understand the discussion.  There are people who can
complete their degree within five years and do so admirably.  There are of
course others that rush the process and produce meaningless crap.  Is there
actually a discussion occurring here, equating the amount of time it takes one
to obtain Ph.D to the value of the work or the student?  I am sure you can all
find something better to discuss. 

Vincent Bruzzese