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.

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the Civil Rights Act.

Obviously, there has to be a profound change in direction. Otherwise, interest on the national debt will start eating up virtually every penny that we have.

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

So, the struggle for equal educational opportunity continues.

Unfortunately, the elimination of incentives such as parole, good time credits and funding for college courses, means that fewer inmates participate in and excel in literacy, education, treatment and other development programs.

If we increase spending, we have got to raise taxes or any combination.