today is family day at hermon.d for the prisoner it is a chance to repair his relationship with his children and grandchildren. his family was traumatized after he stabbed his wife several times during an argument in which he was drunk. his wife survived the attack. but is not here today. >> translator: i have to tell you that one of the things that is so special about family day is the opportunity to see all of you with a child in your arms. to see this family connection is simply critical. >> he only recently entered the alcohol treatment program. >> translator: coming to terms with what you did isn't just about whether your family accepts you or doesn't accept you, the question is whether you are able to stop and tell them i acted in a violent manner. i stabbed, i drank. >> i already said that. >> translator: you think everything is all right if they sit next to you. >> it is enough. admit it. we can go on. everybody will love me. everything will be okay. >> she says that his rehabilitation must begin with him a

. >> julian simon, hermon, there are a literally dozens of books representing a position consistent with yours. why aren't they assigned? >> that's a great point. i have a very dear friend who's a physician in texas. he's extremely well read and knows about everything. there's a problem with folks on the right. we know what's wrong but we're too busy doing other things and we don't prioritize actually taking action. whereas the other side, they don't spend any time learning anything and they just act. it really does work. >> would you comment about our glorious mayor and his agenda and the fact that many conservatives particularly conservatives with money like very much? second, what is he likely to do with his foundation when he leaves office on this front? >> well, i would say for the most part, michael bloomberg is new york city's personal tragedy. i think he's way off base with his nannying on salt, transfats, the going after 16-ounce sodas. the real problem i have with bloomberg, for example, he has given this sierra club $50 million and they are using that money to go around shutti