you. i think race did play a role here but probably not to the extent that others believe it did. i think that s evidenced by the tweets and other comments that he made. but, put that aside for a minute. i just find what s happening with young kids these days, not all, listen, i don t want to i m not going to do one of those broad brush statements. but there is a lack of parental involvement in many kids lives. there is a lack of opportunity for them to go out and participate in music or sports or boys and girls clubs. ymcas. they are there but they need someone like you and others to get them in the door and then have someone wrap their hands around them and say listen, we can do better. i just want to say, you know, we only have 30 seconds left. what can the average citizen do to try to make a difference? become a mentor today. big brothers, big sisters, the boys and girls club. the police athletic league, 100 black men. they are seeking mentors, adults who want to turn this aro
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fair-minded clear-thinking person, that money doesn t solve social problems. yes, you need some funding. but it s more about responsibility, community, and things like that than massive spending. money helps solve social problems. but money alone does not cure social problems. on that point you and i agree, bill. but the south side of chicago was beset by a myriad of problems. in new york city we have schools, we have similar problems or challenges in communities. and citizens, like the 100 black men started a school to address the problems that were facing young men of color in the inner city. so we put our hands together with mayor mike bloomberg and his administration and created three schools, three public schools for young men that went six days a week. had extra curriculum programs and provided mentors.
fair-minded clear-thinking person, that money doesn t solve social problems. yes, you need some funding. but it s more about responsibility, community, and things like that than massive spending. money helps solve social problems. but money alone does not cure social problems. on that point you and i agree, bill. but the south side of chicago was beset by a myriad of problems. in new york city we have schools, we have similar problems or challenges in communities. and citizens, like the 100 black men started a school to address the problems that were facing young men of color in the inner city. so we put our hands together with mayor mike bloomberg and his administration and created three schools, three public schools for young men that went six days a week. had extra curriculum programs and provided mentors. i agree with you that money
fair-minded clear-thinking person, that money doesn t solve social problems. yes, you need some funding. but it s more about responsibility, community, and things like that than massive spending. money helps solve social problems. but money alone does not cure social problems. on that point you and i agree, bill. but the south side of chicago was beset by a myriad of problems. in new york city we have schools, we have similar problems or challenges in communities. and citizens, like the 100 black men started a school to address the problems that were facing young men of color in the inner city. so we put our hands together with mayor mike bloomberg and his administration and created three schools, three public schools for young men that went six days a week. had extra curriculum programs and provided mentors. i agree with you that money alone can t solve the problems