Bobby Scott

While there are many obstacles that deter students from going to college, finances by no means should be the deciding factor.

In the Brown decision, the United States Supreme Court unanimously struck down the legal and moral footing of racially segregated public education in this country.

And what is needed to prevent them from joining gangs was ample recreation for boys as well as girls, jobs and internships for training and money, and assistance to allow their families to live in decent homes.

Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly.

The death penalty is discriminatory and does not do anything about crime.

It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree.