There have been way too many incidences of gun violence in the US in recent years. Emotionally distraught people should not have access to guns of any kind, ever. The 2nd Amendment needs to be reevaluated in the light of recent events, and a more socially-responsible interpretation of it's words and ideas must replace the 'every man for himself' philosophy that now prevails.

Our house of Representatives is scheduled to work only about 120 days this upcoming year, up from the 107 days they were in session this year. If you're only working part-time, you should be paid as a part-time worker. Cut their pay by two-thirds and do away with their benefits. We, the U.S. taxpayer, are not getting our moneys' worth. Even when they are there, they don't do the people's work.

Gun violence is out of control. Citizens should be able to sue gun manufacturers and sellers for injury or death of their loved ones, as was the case before 2005 congressional action.

House and Senate are in charge of deciding what to do about social security and medicare that effect the American people, while they themselves continue to vote raises for themselves, have no term limits, legally take lobbyists money, have some of the richest pension plans in place and have their own special well funded health insurance. Why is this? Becoming a Senator or House Representative used to be about serving the people, not profitting from the people. We need to stop these practices and hold them to the same standard as they hold the average person that they are being "rewarded" to represent. The bonuses of receiving Lobbyists monies, insider trading, excessive traveling expenses, Washington DC apartment rents, etc., is enough. Term limits must be enacted immediately. Pension plans and health plans for representatives should not be "special" so that they are isolated from feeling the effects of their actions. Congress is out of control, lets take the action necessary to make profound changes for the future of our leadership.

Taking responsibility for the gun that you own. If you decide to buy a gun you must be responsible to society for all actions of that gun until sold, passed on, or retired from society by being destroyed. You put this gun into our society you must take responsibility for it's actions.

The laws that prevent student loan debt from being discharged in personal bankruptcy petitions must be struck down. Saddling a young person with a lifetime of unresolveable debt is anti-social, mean-spirited, and must be stopped.

Reducing gun violence by increasing the cost of ammunition to reduce the stock piling of ammunition for use in large magazines. Cheap bullets make taking life cheap.

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Congress needs to be held accountable. Pay raises based on cost of living increases,term limits---no lifers, no lifetime benefits, immediate pay cut

Every American should have a picture ID that is accepted in lieu of a drivers license. This is common sense, folks. Id is required for nearly EVERYTHING we do in the U.S. so let's avoid any further hardship and discrimination against the poor, elderly, young, African-Americans, and Latinos. Let's make it a national 'benefit' for everyone and include a photo ID with ObamaCare registration.

Retired Veteran U.S. Army

Forming a State Bank modeled after the Bank of North Dakota. State operating banking would be handled by state run bank NOT a WallStreet bank. Bank charges for services stay IN OREGON.