My husband served 22 years in the National Guard and every year when "Veteran's Day" comes around he has to go to work because his work place does not observe this holiday, while I see friends and neighbors who never served a day in their life in the military get the day off. This seems to be an injustice to all of the men and women who have given so much of their time and their families that have given up much of their time with their (spouse, father, mother, etc..) while they served. I remember my children and I spending many holidays, birthdays, etc.. (without their father, my husband) while he was activated to take care of blizzards, floods, etc.. Only to not be allowed to enjoy Veteran's Day off from work that he so deserves and if he wants to get that day off he has to take a vacation day, which is not right! It's an insult! With your help maybe we can get this changed so that men & women who have served in any military be allowed to get the day off that they deserve. This is the least we can do to thank those who have given so much of their time, that have been there to help so many during disasters and emergencies and so that we can have and enjoy our freedom. Thank you!

In the face of our nations current difficulties, Sen. Scott Brown has decided to make his campaign about Elizabeth Warrens ethnic heritage? We've got some real problems here in Massachusetts and in the nation and we need to hear what our candidates intend to do to fix them. Let's get this campaign out of the gutter and back on track!

Many politicians make public statements that have no basis in fact. Because many people believe that any public statements must be factual I feel that ALL public statements made during the course of political campaigns should be subject to fact checking, there should be immediate disclaimers made in the same media of statements that are not true.

Comedian, radio and television personality Steve Harvey, recently rented a $22,000 a month, 6,400 square-foot penthouse at Donald Trump's Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago to live while he tapes his NBC television show. Mr. Harvey has been known to be an ardent supporter of President Obama. It is inconceivable that he chose to live in a building associated with Donald Trump, one of the most obnoxious supporters of "the birther movement," Tea Party causes and Republicans determined to ensure the failure of President Obama.

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People on cell phones and texting while driving. I have been hit at a red light by someone doing over 45 with 2 empty lanes next to me. Everyone you speak to has this horror story. 40 States have a Hand Free Law. We need it as well. The one who hit me was uninsured as well. My granddaughter was hit twice also uninsured.

USGS has developed an Earthquake Early Warning System that could give Californians a 10-60 second warning before the Big One hits. That may not sound like much time, but it's enough time to stop trains, delicate surgical procedures, shut down nuclear power plants, keep planes from landing, take people in elevators to the nearest floor, and for people everywhere to grab their loved ones and take shelter. The Japanese had a similar early warning system they attribute to saving thousands of lives. Mexico has one too. But State and Federal budget cuts mean it may take a catastrophic disaster before the funding is approved.

Not sure if this will be considered a petition, but very important.

I am tired of watching people die when they are just trying to live an everyday life. Unfortunately the NRA is in the pocket of Congress approximately 80% Republican and 20% democrat - I think this is too hot of a button for either candidate to handle - however we cannot sweep it under the rug. What did it for me was watching a Today show piece not long after the massacre in Aurora Colorado where people could buy assault weapons exchanging in store parking lots even Walmart even a missle launcher. I am personally involved only in the respect that I live in the United States of America and I ve had enough.

STOP THE TORTURE OF FARM & SLAUGHTER HOUSES. ABUSERS GET JAIL TIME AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WHO KNEW ABOUT THE ABUSE.

School lunches are now too small and students aren't getting enough energy, especially those who are poor and can't afford barely anything for food at home, and those who are constanly active. Some better suggestions for developing healthier eating habits and fighting obesity: Snacks for students of all ages that include fruits, veggies, grains, etc., investing in school sports and many other "let's get moving" type activities, and so on. Also: Stop wasteful spending on foam plates in schools! It's bad for the enviroment and buying regular plates could save schools thousands of dollars per year, helping schools use more money on textbooks, new equipment, and much more. Plus, it is our right to eat how we choose, is it not?

Demands that Eric Holder dispatch federal poll watchers to states with voter-suppression laws and have representatives at all private electronic vote count facilities.