[BballFan63]

Good post, the kids in EKY are just as worthy as the kids in other parts of the state. They are also as smart and are just as capable of making something of themselves as other kids are. I was raised in EKY and know the issues that the kids face, but when we become adults, we should be accountable for our own actions and make our own future. There is financial aid if kids want to go to school, and there are jobs at fast food places and such for those who do not. I think kids make excuses way too much and play the victim role instead of being accountable for the decisions they make.

Ok, so were you successful on your first try at everything? Did you have any one to rely on for support of any kind, and I don't necessarily mean financial? Yeah many of us have busted our butts to make something of ourselves, but does that have to make us insensitive to those who struggle? Did you EVER want to just give up, but you didn't? Maybe you were lucky enough to have that will and work ethic instilled in you, so that you COULD achieve and be successful. Some are not that lucky. I'm not sure who in particular you were referring to, but I took it as you were referring to the comments about Shawn, and that's what I'm responding to.

I do agree that adults should be accountable for their own actions, but just because he's 18 that doesn't mean he's mentally or emotionally able to think and act like an adult.