fundamental things, testing, masks, proper ventilation. if they were able to do those things, those doctors are right. i believer those doctors are making those assertions based on those facts. the issue is our schools -- most of 'em don't have those basic things. and this is happening in the communities that are dear to my heart, south and west sides. when you go into these places, there is just not being done. >> mike, i really -- i really appreciate your taking the time and trying to explain, you know, how you feel. and obviously, i know, any minute, we are going to be -- we are going to hear from the mayor and ceo of chicago public schools so we will stand by for that. i thank you very much for taking the time and talking to me. i want to go to ryan griffin now. he has got a 2nd grader and kindergartner in chicago who had to stay home today because of the standstill between the district and the teacher's union. he started the chicago parents collective organization to push for the option of in-person learning. so, ryan, you heard mike. he is a teacher, representative for the union.