To aid in bringing businesses in the city of Fairfield, AL

Grover Norquest proposes that the republicans should hold our president our economy, and our government hostage week by week over raising the debt ceiling and of course threatens every republican in congress with election defeat if they vote to raise taxes in any way. I suggest that this is a position of economic terrorism against the people and government of the United States and that every American should make it clear to Mr. Norquist and Americans For Tax Reform that we will stop him/them. The American middle class has been under financial assault for decades now and we must fight back. Start by letting Mr. Norquist know that you will vote in 'every' election and work to get out the vote in 'every' election to make sure that elected officials that interfere with the economic well being of our country and our government are voted out of office. Let him/them know that he/they may not take our government hostage and that we consider him/them economic terrorists.

The Republicans are playing with our lives. Most Americans across the board are tired of their games and want them to grow the hell up and stop taking candy from the rich candy stores.

Republicans want to cut Social Security for middle class and poor seniors while retaining the exemption that allows millionaires to avoid paying the Social Security tax on most of their income. Currently, only the first $110,100 of wages/salary is taxed; income beyond $110,100, as well as investment income, is Social Security tax-free. Save Social Security by requiring the rich to pay their fair share.

This issue is about preserving our social safety nets for the vulnerable and about lowering our debt

Senator Harkin, we urge you to stand up for us and make sure any fiscal deal ends the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% AND protects Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits from any cuts. This is what we voted for in November, and we expect you, our elected official, to vote the same way."

Reject the pledge!

As a constituent, my tax bill will increase in upwards of $2000 if the Bush Tax cuts are allowed to expire at the end of the year.

The upcoming "fiscal cliff" affects us all. It is only prudent that our elected representatives thoughtfully consider every option in order to do what is best.

Please ask Speaker Boehner to stop posturing before further ruining the credit rating of our country. The majority of this great nation supports raising the tax rate on earnings over $250,000. Most understand that the rate stays where it is until they earn OVER the $250,000 mark and then a small increase kicks in. This is not a huge burden for them. It will be huge for me and millions of other people making way less than $50,000 per year if the tax cuts expire.

I've been outsourced overseas by a corporation that does not care about quality, only about saving a few bucks on their next annual report. This has happened to many people I know and could happen to you next. Look up "H1B" on Wikipedia for much more background.

I have seen way to many jobs go over seas and we loose money and employees everytime a company chooses to close their American company and open it in places like China. If enough of us stand together we might just be able to get more jobs back in the United States.