What kind of controversial security firm employs a mass murderer? The multinational corporation G4S is the answer, and the details are even worse. The Orlando Mass Murderer was reported by his coworker several times for using slurs against “gay people, blacks, Jews, and women” and also for “making threats of violence.” G4S should have done something. Instead, G4S did nothing and now over a hundred people — mostly LGBT and Latinx — are dead or seriously injured. If this were any other organization the government would have been knocking its doors down to investigate it for being complicit in terrorism. G4S does controversial security work for governments all over the world, including the imprisonment and deportation of immigrants. No one should be profiting off the imprisonment and deportation of human beings, much less a security company that fails to take action on security risks within its own ranks. Former G4S chief executive, Nick Buckles, probably described the values of the company best when he said: “There is nothing like a political crisis to stimulate a bit of change.” This was in reference to how the company was able to increase profits in the Netherlands after the assassination of a politician there. G4S should never be allowed to deal with a “political crisis” again. Take a stand against the bigotry and homophobia of the Orlando Mass Murderer. Tell your member of Congress to end all contracts with G4S and to begin an investigation into the multinational corporation immediately. Tell them to also end the practice of profit when it comes to the imprisonment and deportation of human beings.

We, as a country, have just been confronted with a horrific hate crime in Orlando which taxed our national blood supply. As a retired trauma nurse practitioner it's very frustrating to not be able to donate blood because I'm gay despite being in a monogamous relationship for 30 years.

This is a clear use of hate speech targeting the LGBTQ community.

While this great nation allows us freedom of speech, there also should be consequences when that speech is directly encouraging others to commit acts of terror against the citizens of the United States. Pat Robertson and his pulpit of hate have gone unchecked for too long.

As a resident of Texas and a proud gay american, I am outraged and demand real action be taken.

In the hours after the largest mass shooting in American history(Florida Gay Nightclub Shooting/Massacre), Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick tweeted this: "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." Choosing silence in the face of injustice/tragedy is one thing, but to virtually condone violence(a hate crime at that), is unconscionable and outright disgusting; and is behavior that should not and will not be tolerated by any person, let alone a political office holder.

Donald Trump has said that Judge Gonzalo Curiel can't fairly consider the fraud case against Trump University because of his Mexican heritage. This outrageous criticism was aimed at Judge Curiel, an Indiana-born, highly esteemed judge who was initially appointed by a Republican governor. And Trump followed up by saying that Muslim judges would also not be suitable to consider a case brought against Trump. This is the definition of racism. And while Republican leaders like Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell have expressed their concern, they are still standing by their endorsement of the presumptive Republican nominee. This week, another Republican Senate candidate, Mark Kirk from Illinois, publicly renounced his support of Donald Trump over these latest racist comments. You can't have it both ways. If you consider Trump's views racist, declare that he's unfit for the presidency—and revoke your endorsement of him, declaring you will not support him in November. If you don't, then you are standing on the side of racism.

Donald Trump has said that Judge Gonzalo Curiel can't fairly consider the fraud cause against Trump University because of his Mexican heritage. This outrageous criticism was aimed at Judge Curiel, an Indiana-born, highly esteemed judge who was initially appointed by a Republican governor. And Trump followed up by saying that Muslim judges would also not be suitable to consider a case brought against Trump. This is the definition of racism. And while Republican leaders like Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell have expressed their concern, they are still standing by their endorsement of the presumptive Republican nominee. This week, another Republican Senate candidate, Mark Kirk from Illinois, publicly renounced his support of Donald Trump over these latest racist comments. You can't have it both ways. If you consider Trump's views racist, declare that he's unfit for the presidency—and revoke your endorsement of him, declaring you will not support him in November. If you don't, then you are standing on the side of racism.

As a Muslim and Marine who served in Iraq, I was outraged to watch Carl Higbie on CNN calling my faith "a political ideology masquerading as a religion.” Higbie then went on to endorse a range of war crimes, including the murder of Muslim civilians. Donald Trump: if you want to be the next Commander in Chief, you must denounce this extremist hate speech.

California needs open primaries and this is first step. California should lead the way for the whole country, to enact open primaries going forward.

The gerrymandering of our congressional and legislative districts has led to the creation of "safe" districts for Republican and DFL candidates in Minnesota. This has allowed powerful — sometimes extremist — minorities in both parties to successfully run candidates whose political views are not broadly representative of the districts they intend to represent.

This petition is about the very damaging impact that recent hateful, bullying political speech has upon our children. I am a mother, grandmother, and professor of education and am very disturbed by the negative effect that many teachers have related regarding the influence this "language of hate" has had upon children's behavior and fear. Demeaning verbal attacks on people with disabilities, physical appearance, religious beliefs, and ethnic and cultural heritage has no place in our society. Our children hear this speech everyday and this language undermines schools' efforts to stop bullying behaviors and create responsible and respectful young citizens. A presidential candidate should be an exemplary role model for our children by using respectful and inclusive language. ENOUGH!!!!