May 31 2012: Hi Colleen, I believe your comments are bang on and I appreciate your insight. I do acknowledge we all have self esteem, even those which Edan deals with on a daily basis. However, I would suggest this self esteem is misinterpreted and is a defense mechanism for misfortunes along the way.
May 31 2012: Fair enough. I would be interested in what policies would be needed and how you would implement these so, as you said "everyone in the community has the same opportunity". Aren't the policies already in place through education programs, sports, arts, etc at a young age, which in turn determines the opportunity?
May 30 2012: In the USA the correctional systems are not the issue, its the laws which have been created and subsequently fill them up which is one serious problem. From my perspective and experience from friends in criminal law and police force would suggest education is one key ingredient often ignored. To ignore "people", (people, not resources, not inmates and not carbon units) is simply not acceptable. Will you and others impact everyone, likely not. I do suggest the most serious people you have had dealings with lack a few very basic characteristics: Sefl esteem, self confidence, and anger management. I have no stats but would bet most to a high percentage have never had much of a chance considering a poor role model and parenting skills to develop skills many of us take for granted.
May 30 2012: Long term goals can't be interrupted by short term desire. Typically we in North America are influenced by the mainstream media in having "things" and what I call temporary moments of joy. Sure the big shack on the hill is nice to have, but does anyone else really care where you live, or is it more important to you? Are your desires interrupting the goal? Have you traveled? I mean traveled...not vacation. Mexico in an all inclusive is a vacation but a backpack and a one way ticket to China and 2 weeks sharing a ride to Mt Everest is travel. I have found that spending time outside of your comfort zone and experiencing what others around the world are doing could influence your next steps.
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