In the state of Indiana it is a Class A misdomeanor to possess marijuana in quantities less than approx. 1 oz. This offense carries a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail, 2 years probation, and a $1000 fine. However domestic battery in which there is bodily injury sustained by the victim the maximum sentence is the same. This means that possession of 1 gram of marijuana is equal in the eyes of the law to physically battering your spouse or child. Decriminalization would allow for the recreational use of Marijuana to be recorded and tracked without causing extreme ramifications to the user. In this way Marijuana is still illegal but not a criminal offense and would be placed in the category of infractions which also contain such offenses as running a stop sign, speeding, and reckless driving. This would make those people who are not capable of handling the substance to be held accountable. It is not a question of right and wrong but a question of cruel and unusual punishment.

Congress is being overpaid and doing nothing to help the voters. We need to only pay them what they are worth - $50,000 maximum per year.

The current issue with the fiscal cliff and upcoming debt ceiling that needs to be resolved by the White House, Democrats and Republicans is causing major problems on Wall Street. The Federal government has had been extending these issues for years with no final solution. This is bad business for America and the American public deserves not just an another extension but a fair bi-partisan law to fix these problems once and for all. Stop this irresponsible political maneuvering and game playing.

Congress and it's staff members do not get paid or back pay until they come up with a complete answer to the "fiscal cliff"

Maybe I am crazy! But if I did'nt do my job, I would'nt have one. It has taken how long to get nowhere? And how much does he make a year? I can't believe people in this country are'nt outraged. As it is now I have two jobs to try to make ends meet. These people have no idea how the middle class struggles. Time to find other employment Mr. Boehner!!!!!!!

The US Congress and the White House set-up a series of tax cuts and budget adjustments that would go into effect on or about January 1, 2013. As we approach that date, both "leadership" bodies have FAILED to LEAD and would rather talk about ideology vs. create "wise" solutions to this issue.

If i or any other citizen is to be denied our fully earned benefits that we paid into,then every one across the board should have to pay also no matter their occupation.

Making Congress play by the same rules as the American people and ensuring they place the fiscal soundness of our country before their own interests.

We are all feeling the effect of career legislators.

Just as middles class Americans must take cuts, sob should Congress, especially since the number of days they work is far less than your middle class American. And, they should do their part to reduce the federal budget.

This Country's poor and middle class are hurting and our President rewards an underperforming Congress. Where's the outrage?

Every resident of the US has been severely affected.