We lose our right to be surprised that California has the highest recidivism rate in the country if we refuse to hire folks who have taken responsibility for their crimes and have done their time.

California has the highest per capita rate of incarceration of any state - or it did until Proposition 36.

California is really a model of excellence in safety belt use. It has the highest belt use rate in this country. In fact, they are the first state to have an international level belt use at 88.9 percent. They are really saving some of the high-risk drivers, such as teen-agers.

First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.

You are so much more than the worst thing you've ever done.

Most employers just aren't willing to look beyond the dumbest or worst thing someone has done.