children, thataf is wonderful.h one children, that means -- with blind children, that means nothing to you. every child needs a fair and equitable education. that is hopefully what we are moving toward. >> hands up if you have questions. gary. gary: i am very optimistic about a lot of this stuff, economic development in the center of town, these bordering communities along the river. i do think they are going to thrive. i think the start of the city is going to grow that way. ultimately i am pessimistic about it, because this city has the second greatest income gap in the country. right now, it is getting worse. the gap is getting wider. as things are right now, unless things change, i only seen it getting wider. the center of town he's doing great and thriving. it's a fantastic place for tourists. the katrina money is out. the fema money is pretty much over. now it's just another wrecked community like detroit or parts of philadelphia, chicago, or cleveland. >> i have a first question here. audience: after a full