Voter Supression

The hardships anf hurdles being forced upon voters in some states is against federal guidelines and laws. It is another attempt to dismantle rights of Americans for political gain. Using homeland security bill if neccessary, have the President stop all rules that infringe upon voters rights before this election . After the election with a reasonable period of time both houses of congress can work on a proper bill, if needed. This is a matter of national security and the states may not fool with our nations voters rights.

While the government insists that cannibis needs to remain a Schedule1 drug, it simultaneously holds patent #6,630,507 which clearly outlines all the medical benefits of the herb. The people deserve an explanation regarding these contradicting stances.

I am concerned about possible voter suppression. Therefore, for voter ID, if you voted in a prior election, whatever the method of identification that was used by you and accepted; thus allowing you to enter the voting booth to mark your ballot and to submit your vote, can and will be used as your voter identification in perpetuity. That is, you grandfather the voter, much as we do in most cases when a standard is revisited and or revised. And, to eventually lead to a standard nationwide ID; at reaching the voting age of 18, people must register to vote, much like the process which was in place when we turned 18 and registered for the draft in the fifties. That gives an individual anywhere from one to four years to acquire the needed voter's ID before election time.

National Elections occur on Tuesdays. This is a work day, making it difficult for working people to vote. Let's make it as easy as possible for EVERY citizen to vote. Let's make Election Day a National Holiday.

Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) allows employers to hold something called “special wage certificates” - which allows employers to withhold compensation or pay less than minimum wage to individuals with disabilities. (Hard to believe this type of discrimination exists) On October 4, 2011, Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) introduced the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2011 (H.R. 3086). The bill would phase out Section 14(c) of the FLSA over a three year period. The support and passage, of this important bill, is essential to ending discriminatory pay practices for individuals with disabilities.

Democracy means a Government of the People by the People and for the People. With over 75% of all Americans polled in favor of Legalization of Marijuana for the sick and dieing, 75% is far more than a simple majority so who's interests are being served everytime the Obama Administration orders more arrests? Not our interests. Soon, more than 50% of all the States in America will have voted and passed similar laws yet no discussion is being held to talk about a National Ballot Initiative. The idea of a National vote on this issue terrifies those who most benifit by keeping Marijuana use illegal. This Governments position indicates that our Deomcratic System is in danger. They serve the interests of the Banks that launder the drug money prohibition generates, the special interests and huge budgets currently being wasted for America's Criminal Juustice Corperation starting at the CIA, FBI, DEA, DOJ, The Pentagon's special intervention unit all the way down the money trail to a Prison Industry that is far more oppressive than even those found in Middle Eastern Countries. Our tax dollars are currently building a Militarized Police State where the Peace officers do everything but offer a peaceful interdiction. This criminal justice system has become addicted to the trillions of dollars being pumped into it yearly. If you love America then please sign this petition, have everyone you know sign it as well. We are running out of time. America is quickly becoming a waste land. Demand that they do what we hired them to do or let's fire them. What Democracy isn't is a Government that feels it knows whats best for it's people, despite overwhelming opinion. America is in a dangerous position, we more resemble Communist China and the Soviet Union of the 80s than we resemble the America of my youth.

Did you know that you could be be arrested for an unpaid bill? Judges have signed off on 5,000 debt-related arrest warrants since 2010. Under the law, debtors aren't arrested for nonpayment, but rather for failing to respond to court hearings, pay legal fines, or otherwise showing "contempt of court" in connection with a creditor lawsuit. I found out the hard way when I received a letter stating that there has been a request sent to the courts asking them to issue a warrant for my arrest unless I contact the courts to make payment arrangements. Long story short; when I went to talk to the court clerk, I was told that I had to pay $50.00 towards my bill or a warrant would be issued for my arrest. Imagine the fear and overwhelming stress that this put on my family. I had to come up with money in order for them to give me a court date and to avoid arrest (for now). I have been lucky so far, but there are others out there that don't have a clue that there has been a warrant issued for their arrest until the cops come knocking on the door or they get pulled over for a minor traffic violation and go to jail. When they go in front of the judge they are told to they have to pay all, or part, of the debt or remain in jail until it is paid. Here is the kicker! The money goes to the creditor. If a person cannot come up with the money then they will stay in jail indefinitely. We cannot continue to allow debt collectors to use the courts for this unconstitutional practice.

Florida and other states are working hard to suppress the vote among minority, and senior voting groups. Many Republican states have authorized a right wing group "True the Vote" to send observers into precincts to validate identification papers. This is still America and we cannot allow states like Ohio, Pennsylvania,Texas,Georgia, Virginia,South Carolina and Florida to deny unfettered equal access to the vote !

Domestic Violence affects women and children in every State. We deserve equal protection under the law from abuse, physical and emotional harm. The American Constitutionstates that all Men are creadterd equal under the law and endowed by their creator inalienable rights. It is time that pepole are held accountable and not protected by the States for crimes committed against Domestic Violence. The States need to protect women and children and not just give lip service to the crime to break the cycle of Domestic Violence by passing laws that mandate equal protection under the law and the police have to enforce the laws.

Domestic Violence affects women and children in every State. We deserve equal protection under the law from abuse, physical and emotional harm. The American Constitutionstates that all Men are creadterd equal under the law and endowed by their creator inalienable rights. It is time that pepole are held accountable and not protected by the States for crimes committed against Domestic Violence. The States need to protect women and children and not just give lip service to the crime to break the cycle of Domestic Violence by passing laws that mandate equal protection under the law and the police have to enforce the laws.

Domestic Violence affects women and children in every State. We deserve equal protection under the law from abuse, physical and emotional harm. The American Constitutionstates that all Men are creadterd equal under the law and endowed by their creator inalienable rights. It is time that pepole are held accountable and not protected by the States for crimes committed against Domestic Violence. The States need to protect women and children and not just give lip service to the crime to break the cycle of Domestic Violence by passing laws that mandate equal protection under the law and the police have to enforce the laws.