David's Corner

Politicians waste money by filling violent prisons with petty criminals and no social services. The resulting attacks make petty crooks into big time crooks that return to our communities and cost more money for everyone. This is a vicious cycle that must be broken. We need to make our prisons safer. They need to be less clogged with youth and non-violent offenders. They need more social workers and better and honest guards. We need to treat all of our prisoners like they are human. The way politicians do it today, wastes money and people and makes our neighborhoods more scary. This must be fixed now!

There are many types of political corruption, too many to tackle in just one post. Between waste, bad budgeting, education and shrinking services, our political system is in trouble. Because there is too much to cover in one blog, I will begin a series on this important topic with my next post. Stand by!

There are many important topics that complicate this subject. CTA and PACE have good ideas, but not enough funding. Public transit is a privilege that can make our world better. Having public transportation allows us to affordably  go to work, shop and visit friends & family, all while saving money on gas and parking. For the disabled, this is often their only way to get anywhere. Sounds too good to be true, right? Yes, it is. Some complaints include rude bus drivers and passengers, graffiti, pickpockets,  drinking and violence. This is annoying-- especially to expectant mothers, the elderly, the disabled-- and costs taxpayers' money! This is a tragedy. How can we change this? We can start by setting an outstanding example to our young adults/adults of being neat and considerate and when we see problems, report them to the proper authorities. We must all do our part at the table of goodwill.

Education is very important  in today's world. First off, education should make you feel good about yourself and make you happy. Education is also an important tool  because it is key to getting a good career, making a living and staying out of trouble with the law. I think it's a shame if a young adult doesn't take the opportunity to get an education. At a young age, they must have lost their love for learning and they are taking it out on themselves.

Hi employers ,you should give workers with disabilities a chance to show their skills. First, make your  businesses accessible--it's required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Then find good people to fill your positions who are disabled, but qualified. Disabled people, don't  let your disability define you. We must get  up,  get out, and go and find  a job to make money. Then we can be more proud of ourselves. On the job, be on time, be neat and polite and follow the rules. However, know your rights to a safe, fair and accessible  place of employment. Keep track of the hours you work and your wages in a journal to make sure you're not being taken advantage of . Your paycheck numbers should correspond  with your journal entries. ADA should be accepted in every way and form. But we all need to have compassion, patience and love.  

Hi readers, today we talk about a famous male decathlete who is  trans-gendered and becoming a woman. Jenner is an outstanding individual and should be respected. Jenner knew at a young age that he was living as a female in a male's body, but he ignored it and accepted himself  as he was for many years. Now he  has announced he is doing a sex change and he is happy. Reaction from his kids is mixed, with some happy and some confused. This is Jenner's choice and it's his life. We should't judge him.This is hard for him. He/She is still a champion in my eyes. I hope you look at him the same way.