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.

While we must ensure that these dangerous new drugs and precursors do not get in the hands of children or others who would use them improperly, we must also be aware that these same drugs have legitimate uses.

We live in an information and knowledge-based economy.

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.

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