I represented many of these kids as they become young adults in the criminal justice system when I was a public defender. One way of reaching out is by the mind of experimentation.
Matt GonzalezIf you run for mayor, people say you're being egotistical. If you decide you won't run for mayor, people say you're being self-centered and egotistical.
Matt GonzalezI think when judges are in the position of authority, they really get bent out of shape when someone tells them they acted inappropriately.
Matt GonzalezWhen I got into politics, it was a shock. People promise all sorts of things and then never deliver.
Matt GonzalezI think a lot of politicians, rightfully so, understand that their political futures are tied to how many times people see their names in print. The press is so accustomed to politicians wanting those things, it's a surprise when somebody's like, 'Whatever, I'm not really worried about those things.
Matt Gonzalez