While there are many obstacles that deter students from going to college, finances by no means should be the deciding factor. Bobby Scott collegedecidedeter Change image and share on social
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. Bobby Scott ampleassistanceboy share on social
There is nothing Federal about local volunteer fire departments. Bobby Scott departmentfederalfire Change image and share on social
Mandatory minimums have been shown to be discriminatory and waste the taxpayers' money. Bobby Scott discriminatorymandatoryminimums Change image and share on social
Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly. Bobby Scott abusedevelopmentdrug share on social
The Federal prison population has increased more than 7-fold over the past 20 years. Bobby Scott federalfoldincrease Change image and share on social
No one should be denied the opportunity to get an education and increase their earning potential based solely on their inability to pay for a college education. Bobby Scott basecollegedeny Change image and share on social
Giving a 10-year mandatory minimum for a second offense fist fight is not going to reduce the chance that someone will be stabbed 16 times when you are not funding any of the programs that are desperately needed to actually reduce juvenile crime. Bobby Scott chancecrimedesperately share on social
So, the struggle for equal educational opportunity continues. Bobby Scott continueeducationalequal Change image and share on social