to apologize. be straightforward. passion is important. you know, we immediate to make sure we are dealing with the issues straight on. folks beating up other people, stabbing other people, shooting other people, whatever that issue was, we can't excuse it. i know that everyone doesn't have the greatest upbringing. but -- some level of personal responsibility comes in here and as the mayor -- mayor landrieu said we all have an objectly xwags and responsibility. all this finger pointing does -- often making excuses doesn't lead to good outcome and good result. unfortunately we find the young people -- dead is dead. that's all this debate and discussion afterwards. we need to be on the front end and making sure that kids are getting service and support they need. some have mental health challenges and some are strugglinging in schools. there are warning signs we immediate to identify and be prepared for. you know, if you are in seventh grade reading a seventh grade reading level that's a serious problem. that's a student who probably is going to drop out of high school