Sent: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 11:13 am Subject: Gun Control. Now. Hi, I signed a petition to The United States House of Representatives, The United States Senate, and President Barack Obama which says: "Our second amendment rights are long overdue a reevaluation. How many more senseless and entirely PREVENTABLE shootings have to occur before we do something about Gun Control. As a citizen and constituent of this great country, I am asking that you take a firm stand and make a positive change by restricting access to guns and saving lives. I don't have a gun. I don't want a gun. I don't need a gun. But somehow the guns always wind up in the hands of people crazy enough to use them irresponsibly and dangerously. This HAS TO BE STOPPED. Thank you for your action!" Will you sign this petition? Click here: http://signon.org/sign/gun-control-now-1?source=s.em.mt&r_by=6411498. Thanks! Eduardo H Gonzalez 240-286-6053 [email protected]

Political "solutions" to gun violence and school shootings have not been solutions at all. Our students, teachers, and school staff are more vulnerable now than ever. We need professionals from the military and law enforcement to devise solutions.

As a man in a same-sex marriage for 35 years, with a child, I want the same civil/human right afforded other Americans.

One day demonstration to illustrate the serious intent of imposing restrictions on current gun-control laws. By signing this position and being willing to keep children home on one agreed-upon day, the electorate sends a message to our President and government that NOW is the time to act, before another heinous shooting occurs.

It is now time to force our congressmen and women to introduce, and pass, comprehensive legislation to ban all assault weapons and high-capacity magazine clips, outright. Institute regulations prohibiting interstate traffic of these weapons and requiring a 14 day waiting period and background checks for all prospective buyers of all firearms.

Gun zealots are putting the rest of us at risk in the service of their sick obsession. They have political power, but we are not helpless and If there ever was a time to impose reasonable restrictions on firearms, this is it. Let us reasonable people deluge the lawmakers.

KSL is a Utah news organization that offers a classifieds section for guns. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=231&category=353 Tell them to pull this section, as it doesn't discourage people to unlawfully obtain firearms; it provides only a statement encouraging them to exchange weapons legally.

At least one police officer should be permanently assigned to each Elementary School in the United States, to protect the most precious asset of this glorious nation, our Children We need to use all available resources to prevent another tragedy like the one in Newtown CT from happening, at least until new comprehensive gun control laws are in place. My daughter Marella attends the Clifton School and I feel like we should use all of our resources to guard her safety and that of her peers and teachers. Thank you, Millo Antola

I'm a schoolteacher, and the tragic events in Newtown, CT are heartbreaking. In light of those events, it's time for a drastic change in how we evaluate Gun Control.

A couple of honorable states like Maryland, Iowa, New York, Washington (and almost all of New England) have passed legislation supporting marriage equality for all Americans. It is time for the Democratic State of Illinois to follow suit. Here are some of the facts: President Obama supports Marriage Equality. A Gallup Poll showed a majority of Americans support Marriage Equality. Voters across America affirmed Marriage Equality in 2012 at the polls. The Obama Administration will not be defending DOMA Multiple federal and district courts have ruled in favor of marriage equality. A recent Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll showed 47% Illinois of voters polled support gay marriage to the 42% opposed. Lets ensure all Illinoisans are afforded the same, equal, fundamental rights.

Take a Stand to Work Against Gun Violence.

I am deeply distressed by the slaughter in Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT. This is only the most recent of wanton gun attacks on citizenry. Guns do kill people and we need stronger legislative action against ownership of guns that kill indiscriminately and easily and ownership of ordnance that makes it easy to load and fire continuously.