Bobby Scott

Unfortunately, the elimination of incentives such as parole, good time credits and funding for college courses, means that fewer inmates participate in and excel in literacy, education, treatment and other development programs. ”

The death penalty is discriminatory and does not do anything about crime. ”

It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree. ”

We live in an information and knowledge-based economy. ”

Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly. ”

We can continue our progress as a Nation toward the promise that all people are created equal and that our Nation will treat every person in that spirit. ”