[He lets out a low whistle.] Those are some very good teachers you had.

I do know how it is. There's so many people trying to help out, on all ends of it, but... not as many as there should be, sometimes. And sometimes... [He stares into his drink.] Well, sometimes I worry if we're not all a little too focused on punishing criminals, instead of making sure they don't become criminals in the first place, or helping them stop. [Beat.] Within the system, I mean. With everyone pushing three strikes laws and all that... I want bad people off the street as much as anyone, but... people, in general, I don't think they really understand how much good social services can accomplish.

I... can I ask a question that's probably none of my business?