We have to change directions back to the period of time when we made the tough choices, eliminated the deficit and created the surplus.

We need change now. There are an enormous amount of leisure-time choices. We want to be at the top of the list. We want people to think of us, and not enough do.

We had two choices. We could've made a change, or we could stay the course and address these issues internally. We felt that Cameron has done a good job. We felt that Larry has done a good job. So we didn't think it was the best thing to do for the kids to make a change. We believe that we have a team in place that is making progress. We realize that we made a mistake. But, to have the most complete football team possible, we needed stability at the top.

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 biggest change is the kids are empowered to be a part of the process. They are making choices about families, mentors and the events that they participate in. Our children are viewed as team members and they utilize that power.

The fact is that you have choices you can make. It just just may be you are not a big fan of most of them right now.