PLEASE KILL SB 2927 SD-2 OPEN GOVERNMENT NOT FOR SALE Donovan Dela Cruz is the author of Hawaii Senate Bill 2927. This is an outright assault on open government. Senate Bill 2927 exempts projects from public scrutiny, public collaboration, and accountability. It slams the door to public engagement but opens the doors for mischief to developers.

The marriage amendment is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Just vote NO on the marriage amendment!

Gays and lesbians deserve the same civil and political rights that we all enjoy. Government should not impede upon these rights. It is not the role of the government to decide who gets to love each other and who doesn't. We should recognize these marriages as valid and make them equal to any other marriage.

On March 1, 2012, Indefinite Detention became the law of the land! There are reasons to fear it will be used to restrict freedom of speech and assembly of US citizens. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2012), now authorizes the US government to treat suspected terrorists by a different standard. Under this law, people, even US citizens, can be detained indefinitely by the US military and, according to recent statements by US Attorney General Eric Holder, even killed without a trial to prove their guilt. They can also be tried by a Military Commission (fewer due process rights and the Judge and “Jury” are military officers) and can be sent into the custody of foreign governments. These provisions are contrary to Constitutionally granted 5th and 6th Amendment rights of legal counsel, due process and speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. This petition asks the US Congress and the President, in compliance with their oath to support and defend the Constitution, to change the provisions of NDAA 2012 that authorize Government actions that are in violation of our Constitutional rights. For more information go to ReviveOurConstitution.com

This petition is about preserving the rights of all Americans who choose to exercise their right to vote.Here in South Carolina, Gov. Haley has joined others in trying to deny citizens their constitutional right to vote.Being a Black man from the south, it particularly haunts me when I see elected officials trying to suppress voters rights.Too many people have fought and died for this right and privelege, and I will fight tooth and nail to preserve this right.

August 31st. Marks the 151st anniversary of our nations first emancipation day- The signed official military order became known as our nations first emancipation by the premier Emancipator John C. Fremont. To voice our cause to celebrate and remind all Americans that Freedom is a daily battle for economic freedom, civil liberties and to understand our civic rights and responsibilities we ask you to join us in this cause to help educate our Republic. We share this day in hopes to remind citizens that oppression and slavery still exists around our globe and economic oppression is a new form of slavery we must educate and celebrate and expand upon freedom and liberty everywhere.

Civil rights should apply to all persons regardless of sexual orientation/status, etc. Idaho needs to value and respect and value all people.

The House and the Senate just passed a bill that creates a legal go-around to the First Amendment, making it a federal crime to protest at government buildings or gatherings where Secret Service is employed. It now goes to President Obama to either sign in or veto. Tell him to Veto this bill!

The MPAA/RIAA are censoring material distributed to the people of these United States. The MPAA specifically hires a public board who is then kept private, as well as their rules, practices, associations, affiliations, etc. whilst involving the military, heads of church, and a sleu of those who make/distribute/profit off of these movies in the decision making of how films are rated. There are no appeals and they maintain the power to keep what films they wish from release.

The tyrades of attack radio host Rush Limbaugh has reached evend a new low that it demands action. Rush Limbaugh recently preached to his cult that Georgtown College student, Sandra Fluke was a "slut" and "prostitute" for supporting recent healthcare legislation for providing the inclusion of contraceptive healthcare despite some right wing religios objctions.

It's time to take a stand and help save lives.

As a fair nation we must protect our right to vote. It should not be more difficult to vote but more convenient for the people, especially in the difficult times we Americans are living in. This is an issue that will effect us all. Our right to vote is the very thing that makes a difference in everything we want for America.