How to stay out of poverty

Check out Walter Williams, one of the nation's best economists, and an African American.

Born in Philadelphia in 1936, Williams holds a bachelor's degree in economics from California State University (1965) and a master's degree (1967) and doctorate (1972) in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.

In 1980, he joined the faculty of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., and is currently the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics.

Williams has written a classic on poverty. It should be read by every young man and woman in our high schools:

"Avoiding long-term poverty is not rocket science.

First, graduate from high school.

Second, get married before you have children, and stay married.

Third, work at any kind of job, even one that starts out paying the minimum wage.

And, finally, avoid engaging in criminal behavior." (http://www.townhall.com/columnists/walterwilliams/ww20050511.shtml)