In the hands of a people whose education has been willfully neglected, the ballot is a cunning swindle benefitting only the united barons of industry, trade and property.

I don't think we should pay, but we're responsible for the education of these children. What choice do we have?

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employment

Clearly, this undertaking is the place to dig deeply into the important issues facing our communities today, in education, democracy and social justice. The summit is rich in programming that highlights not only the challenges we face, but also the community-based solutions to those challenges. We offer workshops in which people can hone their skills as organizers and activists. And we have topic-focused sessions, ranging from analysis of Katrina's aftermath as it relates to rural life in California, to exploration of the current wave of militarism engulfing our schools.

The only thing the stock could trade on would be phantom news, news from the construction site, whether or not it's on budget or if there's going to be a delay.