For too long politicians in Washington have sat on their hands and let the NRA use fear to prevent action. It is time to come to grips with the realization that stemming the massive flow of illegal and legal guns into our cities is a fight for the lives of our mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. We have let America down when it comes to addressing the gun violence epidemic in too many of our neighborhoods.

To urge the Governor of the State of Illinois to find the resources to support the work of the Chicago, Chief of Police and provide the necessary resources to effectively reduce gun violence in the City of Chicago or declare a state of emergency. We can no longer say that this is a Chicago problem because this great nation that we call America can no longer allow our most vulnerable citizens to be gunned down and remain silent. We must, Save the Children! The children of our country that have not been convinced that they have a future to look forward to.

I am stating this petition because I feel that I paid my debt to society by serving my prison sentence. It is unconstitutional to infringe on a persons second ammendment rights. If one does not show to posses a violent personality; there should be no reason to strip of such a clear written right in the Constitution of USA. It is a fact that the cities with the most gun laws are where the most gun crimes occurr. If a criminal believes he might face death if he attempts to commit a crime, he will very likely look somewhere else for an easy target. Please help me bring this to the attention of the Patriots of the USA. We live in very uncertain times and knowing that I can not protect myself, family, and property worries me greatly. Police can not protect a person, they arrive after the phone call is made of a crime. I am not given any right of protection. Please help me and millions of Non-Violent Americans regain our God given right by signing this petition!

As an American we are required to have a driver's license AND insurance to drive a car. The personal liability is similar. Gun violence can kill your personal economy. We must require all gun owners to carry proper insurance.

In the aftermath of yet another mass killing we need a solution to excessive gun use that could actually work politically and economically.

An NRA board member is blaming the murdered pastor of Emanuel AME Church because he didn't allow concealed weapons in church. Charles L. Cotton complained that as a state senator, the Rev. Clementa Pinkney voted against concealed carry legislation, and claimed that "eight of his church members might be alive if he had expressly allowed members to carry handguns in church." Guns have no place in churches, and the National Rifle Association needs to immediately remove Charles L. Cotton from their board and apologize for his comments.

I'm simply sick of endless preventable deaths in America.

The moral authority of and respect for the Pope is a gamechanger on an issue like this.

I am a faculty member in a state school in Texas. My lectures hold up to 250 students. The thought of teaching a lecture in front of loaded guns frightens me. It should frighten parents, friends, and loved ones as well. School is challenging enough without this stress! On top of that, there is no requirement for a mental health screening to own a gun, and this bill could lead to dire consequences. Let your voice be heard. Protect our teachers and students. SAY NO to Texas Campus Carry!!! (This opinion reflects my own and not that of the campus I work for)

I am a graduate student and military veteran in Nevada. There are campus police who are armed and are available to protect students. More guns on campus leads to more danger for all people involved. As a student, I don't want to have to worry about other students who may or may not be armed in what is otherwise a safe place. This bill is absurd and should be defeated. http://www.reviewjournal.com/leg-edu/campus-carry-gun-bill-could-be-sent-assembly-floor-soon

Gun violence: It's personal. My stepfather was murdered--shot dead--and it was devastating to our family. Have you been personally affected by gun violence? I hope not, and let's keep it that way. Say NO to the proposed legislation that would allow guns on college campuses in Nevada.

If you can believe it, Delaware law doesn't prohibit someone who is subject to a restraining order from owning, possessing, or purchasing guns. A bill introduced in the Senate would close this loophole, protecting women and families from gun violence. But, our legislators need to hear from us that this important bill will save lives and must pass.