Present law has a process to ascertain whether or not a patient is in a persistent vegetative state, and it should not matter what politicians think. Bobby Scott ascertainlawmatter Change image and share on social
The destinies of the two races in this country are indissolubly linked together, and the interests of both require that the common government of all shall not permit the seeds of race hate to be planted under the sanction of law. Bobby Scott commoncountrydestiny share on social
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. Bobby Scott collegecoursecredit share on social
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. Bobby Scott awarechilddangerous share on social
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. Bobby Scott changedebtdirection Change image and share on social
We can continue our progress as a Nation toward the promise that all people are created equal and that our Nation will treat every person in that spirit. Bobby Scott continuecreateequal Change image and share on social
Another example of the educational inequality is the current debate over publicly financed school vouchers which will provide educational opportunities to a privileged handful, but deprive public schools of desperately needed resources. Bobby Scott currentdebatedeprive share on social
The promise of equal educational opportunity envisioned by the Brown decision remains unfulfilled. Bobby Scott browndecisioneducational Change image and share on social
It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree. Bobby Scott collegecompetedegree Change image and share on social
Unequal funding resources also results in unequal educational opportunity when you consider studies that show that one half of low income students who are qualified to attend college do not attend because they can't afford to. Bobby Scott affordattendcollege share on social
