The debate on what to do about guns is rancorous and politically log-jammed. Remember the saying "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns"? Let's address THAT issue in a way that everyone, including the NRA, will agree can help.

In 2001, Ronny Lopez Jr. made a terrible mistake, and was held accountable by the Hawaii Judicial System. He has since fulfilled all requirements, did his time, changed his life around, has had no problems before or since. He works actively to help others as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and is trying to raise a wonderful family in the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. In the last 2 years, 4 prominent recovery centers on the island of Oahu wanted to offer him stable, long-term, positions based on his credentials, experience, and expertise, however could not because of archaic and special interest based Federal laws barring him because of his criminal history. With his current position disappearing come this May, the security and well-being of his family is in crisis if he cannot receive a pardon and find suitable employment. He put in his application for pardon in August of 2011, and the Paroling Authority did not start working on it until September of 2012. Time is running out, and the security of his family, including two beautiful children, is on the line. If you believe in change and if you believe everyone deserves a second chance, please sign the petition and show your support.

I was molested as a child and although I was not murdered, the crime against me has never left me and in fact it did kill a large part of my life, I am 61 years old and am still haunted by it.

I have a family member who was targeted by a criminal who befriended her and then made her do something illegal by threatening her life and her families life. She is now facing felony charges even though she was the victim. She has never been in any criminal trouble, comes from a great family and now face having a felony conviction on her record because this administration does not grant diversion plans or deferment programs. Felony records will haunt someone for life and each circumstance should be considered. These harsh punishments to innocent people that are clearly victims are life altering in a negative way. I ask that you contact the US Attorneys office -District of Northern Ohio to change this action.

If someone under the age of 18 commits a sex crime, they are put on the registry and no one will hire them or rent to them. They become disabled at a very young age and remain that way for the rest of their lives.

Five years of my life was spent on probation for possession of marijuana, and during this time I was virtually unemployable. Millions across the nation are effected by the drug war and the amount of money spent on prohibition is unacceptable and obviously unproductive. We in Montana are smarter than this. Let's follow in Washington and Colorado's footsteps. Legalize and tax marijuana in Montana and use the tax dollars for education, something that actually will lower drug use.

enforcing the second ammendment

If an inmate is caught sexually assaulting, sexually battering, assaulting with intent to commit rape they are arrested in prison, called an "In House Arrest" most of these cases are heard by the Prison Board/an Administration Hearing and a disciplinary action is handed out to the offender. The offense may be put on their arrest record, however, upon Parole or Probation they are not required to register as a sex offender.

JAQUEZ WAS KILLED ON AUG 30, 2012 FOR DEFENDING HIS SISTER FROM A BULLY, WHICH WAS A FAMILY MEMBER. JUSTICE HAS NOT BEEN SERVED TO HIM OR HIS FAMILY AND WE ARE STILL SEEKING ANSWERS TO A LOT OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. JUST THINK WHAT WOULD YOU DO AND SIGN THIS PETITION AND HELP US GET THE ANSWERS THAT WE NEED IN ORDER TO HAVE CLOSURE.

The gang activity in Maryland is crippling the state and law enforcement is over run. I have not been personally affected by this but these individuals are targeting our kids and family members.

I am a disabled American who has to take opioids to relieve my back pain. I've had five surgical invasive procedures and I am sick and tired of the side effects of the opioids. I wish you, governor Scott would legalize medicinal marijuana. I need help, as do millions of other people in our great nation.

All new and existing massage therapy facilities in East Longmeadow, MA are being fined $250 by the town planning board. This law came about due to another business claiming to be practicing massage therapy and allegedly soliciting prostitution with expired permits and licenses and are currently still open and operating. This fine should be revoked and the real people involved in this behavior should be punished, not everyone else.