Why is it that we can count each person's vote when voting for Senators and Representatives but not for the President? Yes, I know the Electoral College is part of the Constitution, but times have changed and so should parts of documents that become outdated. I would very much like to see a constitutional amendment, eliminating the Electoral College and declaring that the President be elected by popular vote. No more red and blue states. That's ridiculous and gives a few states too much say in the election.

There is far too much ignorance about hunger today. Too much demonization of the poor who are on SNAP and too much disinformation by those who know little about what being on Food Stamps is really like.

"Some" candidates ads have no regard for the truth, in their efforts to win at ANY cost. This attitude undermines democracy and serves the interests of dishonest people, at the expense of "the 99%" of the American Public. Before the next presidential election, we need to handle this situation. The League of Women Voters sponsors presidential "debates". Let's petition them to sponsor a "Responsible for Your Ads" event in which the candidates address EACH of their opponents' ads -- and defend their ads -- with fact-checkers present. "I approved this message," is not enough. An "accountable for your ads" event will compel political campaigns to clean up their act and so help clean up politics.

Many of us in Arizona are outraged that Senator Jon Kyl voted to block a billion-dollar veteran jobs program. We want him to explain why he abandoned our veterans despite their high rate of unemployment and homelessness.

Whats the definition of insanity? If we continue to elect career politicians then we will continue to get the same results. Vote none of the above until we see a candidate worth voting for

Big Money is drowning out the real issues that need to be considered in choosing the best representatives in the election season. Public financing of all campaigns from the city councilor to the president of the US is the only way to keep money out of politics. Candidates should be only receiving the public funds and any private funds should disqualify the candidate.

This Petition is for the Creation of a Democratic Deliberative Assembly in Arcata, CA that will meet regularly, be open to public participation, and will create Resolutions with the force of Democratic Law. The first signers of this Petition should take great pride in putting their names on this document. They have become a part of American History in doing so. Our great-grandchildren will read these names and recognize them as the Founders of a new form of Government. They will give thanks to us for securing Liberty, Justice, and Democracy for future generations.

If you read the title, to a homeowner, I don't think there is anything to explain. If your not a homeowner then you are a renter. Do you think your landlord is entitled to the same amount for rent for your residence, if there is a half way house next door. I think, we should all donate a dollar,and, open a half way house ,with government grants ,next to every public official. Maybe, it is time for a better zoning system. The government wants to take away my right to defend myself ,yet, helps fund the formation of a halfway house next door. Say no to destroying neighborhoods and family values. Tell them this is "your" land.

All Republican Senators and Congressmen who signed the No New Tax Pledge pushed by Grover Norquist are guilty of treason. Selling their votes in advance of a proposed act.

The GOP, Romney and Ryan have steadfastly refused to reveal their plans for Social Security, Medicare and taxes for the middle class. Their silence is deafening. When they do speak on those issues, it's mostly sloganeering and generalities. We need answers before the elections, not after. The Democratic party needs to force the issue by challenging Romney et al. for answers to those pressing questions.

We,the people,should be able to see who spongers our elected legislators and officials. A NASA style jacket or vest with logos should be required apparel at all times they are addressing the public,so we know who we are acrually listening too.

Lobbying in Washington has become and is just bribery. We the people need to get big money influence out of Washington, remember "for and of the people" not big money!!!