The use of the filibuster rule, as now being practiced in the US Senate is creating governmental paralysis at a time when The United States of America faces many challenges, the global Great Recession, rising oil/gas prices, environmental challenges, and educational decline. The American People MUST have a functioning government now more than ever and reforming the filibuster is one step towards fulfilling that need. The filibuster should not be eliminated as it protects the minority from a potentially oppressive majority, but it MUST be reformed.

Please consider financial support for the Wisconsin recall effort.

The the misuse of the Filibuster is allowing an obnoxious and unprincipled minority to hijack our democracy. The effects of this are causing great loss and unnecessary suffering to a large number of people. New rules need to be established to get our Democracy working again as the Founding Fathers intended.

Let's remind politicians that they were hired to work FOR THE PEOPLE: MANDATORY INCREASES IN LEGAL PENALTIES NOT LIMITED TO FINES OR IMPRISONMENT ON ALL ELECTED OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES

The recent Amendment to the N.C. Constitution was presented by the sponsrs as a "definition of marriage only". In reality, this Amendment is an attempt by the republican Party to disband any union except the marriage of a man and woman! The AFL-CIO Union, International Brotherhood of Eletrical Workers Union, Teamsters Union, and dozens of other "unions" are now illegal in N.C. and may face prosecution! This may even extend to the Alliance credit union, Corning Credit union, State Employees Credit Union, and of course this applies to the 75 year old man and woman who have been living together for 20 years w/o paying the state for a piece of paper stating their love for each other is legal!

As a Wisconsin progressive working day and night to recall Scott Walker, I'm shocked: The DNC still isn't giving financial support to the recall fight in Wisconsin. After more than a year of grassroots efforts, Wisconsin citizens have accomplished more than anyone thought possible. We now have a Democratic challenger to Scott Walker who is neck and neck in the polls, even though Tom Barrett is being outspent by Walker's millions from out-of-state donations. There is no more time for the Democratic National Committee to wait—if Walker wins, it would be a huge setback to Democrats in races across the country this year. We need the DNC's support immediately!

Wisconsin's Recall Effort.

I just watched the Ed Show and want to express my thoughts! I think that the Democratic National Committee must invest in Wisconsin's plight against Scott Walker and do it now! I am a Democrat and I do not understand why we all are not helping to get rid of this "First Destructive Governor" that is so against the people of Wisconsin with his Lies to Congress, Diane Hendricks and the American People about how he planned to break up the Unions.

Honesty in Political advertising.

Surcharges are fines assessed by MVC on an annual basis for drivers who have earned points. The citizens of this state has paid enough. This process started in the mid eighties and should be abolished. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines/penalties

Our Congress is deadlocked and nothing is being accomplished.

The steps at my old complex I thought were perfectly fine until the middle of one broke and I went falling down the stairs. I ended up not able to walk without a brace on my foot for more than 6months. The owner's brushed me off and told me that there insurance would take care of it, but did not offer any information. This is when I called and got a lawyer involved. I also took my doctor's advice and had an outside company come in and inspect my dwelling. The inspector noticed immediately mold growing behind my walls in the bathroom and pointed out a hole that showed the mold eating the wall. He also pointed out sections of the wall that had been replaced prior to me moving in that had been painted over. There was also a defective seal at the base of the toilet that was defective and leaking under the floor. High concentrations of 2/3 toxic black molds and a low concentration of the third. The city of Oakland specialty/combination services came to the property and noted several violations. But since I am now currently in litigation,the city would only fine the owners until certain repairs are completes. Problem with that is the city wont take my outside agency report and wont send there own people to investigate all of the owners properties. They wont even make him notify the other tenents in the building where I was living that they could be living within toxic conditions related to owners failure to keep his property safe. Owner's of rental properties should by law be required to have an inspection every year to maintain a safe living environment for individuals and families and children and elderly. Prevention is a risk reward that in the end is really a win win for everybody. No one else's child should have to have 2 inhalers,air purifier,humidifier,just to sleep because the property owner hid problems with the apartment I ended up renting from him. My son will be 2 in July and I still tell him I'm sorry because I didn't see what was purposefully hidden from me. Maybe if when I give the landlord 1st last; security; and months rent; he should give me a form that says when the establishment last had an inspection.