We need to look at this issue as a national problem. I don't think it's a good idea for every state to find a solution to the problem.

It's an irony and a hypocrisy. They can even go to jail if they skip classes, and then after? We are not capturing all of these talents that could be their future, kids who could give back to the community what they have received.

She's the poet and writer in our family. We were always surrounded by artists, writers, painters and musicians. From a very early age -- 9 or 10 -- we took dance lessons and kept going. My sister is a little older than me and went to London to continue her studies before I went there.

They can not just pull the trigger anytime they want. They can not just shoot to kill when they want. We all have rights, the public needs to know that.

People should continue to be able to exercise their rights.

Banks tend to shy away from smaller loans, startups, certain 'riskier' industries, or less than perfect credit scores. A brand-new business, running for a month, few banks want to take that on.