I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight.

At least 23,000 civilians have also died in the Iraqi killing field and the U.S. is stuck in a quagmire.

Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

My father was absolutely no good.

As a nation we should commit ourselves not only to the fight against terrorism, but to economic justice, defeat of the AIDS epidemic and vestiges of discriminatory policies of all kinds.