I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment. But I think I have a First Amendment right not to be shot.

Whether it's on the streets of Philadelphia or New York or Chicago or Atlanta or in a classroom in Newtown, Connecticut, people want to be safe.

I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and necessary that men and women of good will and clear thinking engage in honest, open debate.

Everyone felt comfortable with these guys and what their vision was, and when they said they want to keep the staff intact, that was very encouraging.

Take your patience pill ...You can be joyous, but you can't be a jackass.

[...] the only folks who kill black folks any more are black folks. [...] black folks kill more black folks than the KKK ever did.

We need to ban assault weapons. We need to ban the high-capacity clips and magazines. We need serious background information, system upgrade.