The issue in American politics is not issues, but tactics. There are certain tactics that cannot be allowed if democracy is to survive. When a party uses these tactics anywhere, any person who considers themselves a decent moral human being must vote against every candidate of that political party. In Congress, Republicans vote as a pack. This works. It gives relatively small groups of extremists power far beyond their numbers. But in a nation of only two political parties we cannot allow one party to do this. There is no choice. If a political party uses tactics like this there is no choice. You cannot vote for any Republican politician, even the most reasonable and caring individual. They cannot justify the destructive and irresponsible acts of Republican politicians elsewhere. Please sign my petition. And remember to pass it on. Become a champion for democracy, not just a hanger-on. Little Timmy Wilson did, and he got a puppy for Christmas. One concerned citizen's response: "Considering that my mother is demented and barely verbal, I think she would make an ideal Republican candidate for any office you care to name." Be a champion for democracy. Don't spam, but send it on.

This petition really needs no explanation as the actions of Ted Cruz and his cohort Mike Lee have impacted every citizen of the United States of America. Leaders should put those they lead above all else, because those who follow have chosen to do so in the believe that their best interests will be represented.

Many foods are being genetically modified, & We the People would like consumers to have the freedom to know whether or not what they are putting into their bodies fits their personal values so that they may choose according to their preferences.

I believe in truth in history and social justice and do not believe in oppression of peoples based on race, creed, religion, or any other reason that is unfair and unjust. This issue will set the historical record straight for my Native American brothers and sisters.

I am a resident of wolf creek and I want what was originally told to us when we bought our home; retail stores and shops not condo projects.

At the request of many FB users, we are asking Mr. Zukerberg and Facebook to address their wishes, by providing them with an alternative option in responding to postings.

PEOPLE SHOULD BE CONCERNED BUT NOT DISMAYED FOR ALL PEOPLE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY LUPUS AND THERE FAMILIES WE WILL TOGETHER USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER EDUCATE ALL PEOPLE ABOUT THIS KILLER DISEASE CALLED LUPUS,WE SHOULD SEEK BOTH A PUBLIC APOLOGY AND I FEEL JUDGE JUDY SHOULD MAKE A DONATION TO LUPUS RESEARCH.

I've been hitchhiking the U.S.A. over 11 years to use less gas & spread conservation efforts & trust. I believe it is better for people to have the choice to work together & to conserve. I am tired of being told "If I see you out here on the side of the road again you're going to jail." Righteousness MUST prevail!

We are starting an anti-texting and driving campaign at our school.

Syria's chemical weapons are being dismantled because 1,400 civilians were poisoned and the world was rightly outraged. We must not wait for another weapon of mass destruction to be unleashed upon the world -- where deaths could number not in hundreds but in hundreds of thousands -- before we act with the same urgency. What was accomplished in Syria can and must be repeated, not just with chemical weapons, but with all WMDs: chemical, biological and nuclear. Because that is the world we want, and we know it can be done.

Students living in Northside are at risk of being kicked out of the student district. Despite currently in District 7, the Berkeley Student District Campaign map draws them out, leaving Northside students out of the new student district. The United Student District Amendment provides the best solution for creating an inclusive student district by uniting Northside and Southside. This includes a majority of dorms, Coops, and Greek housing, bringing the student age population of District 7 to 90.3%.

It is not in the best interest of city or state government to support any legislation that allows for abusive property owners to escape penalties in cases where tenants experience fraud, abuse, negligence and are exposed to health hazards that can potentially cause irreversible health defects and or death. In cases where property owners are found to be unethical in their dealings and manipulate the law to inflict pain on unsuspecting low-income tenants, they should be penalized to the fullest extent of the law and relinquish the right to any monies owed as noted in the contract between property owner and tenant unless there is legitimate proof of damages to the property. Provisions should be made for families; especially those with underage children to relocate to a safer environment while addressing the concerns. Thorough investigations should be conducted beyond simple inspections.