Keep our horses safe from slaughter.

These two creditable progressive organizations which are constantly asking us for funds to support valuable causes, deposit our money in the Bank of America which works as hard as it can to defeat these same causes. When I asked why the response was"we have no control over the money". This makes no sense to me when there are dozens of other banks which are not so reactionary.

Asking state officials to sponsor and pass a bill banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption on the state level, here in Nevada. Eating horse flesh is not condoned in the Bible. Also, it has been an inhumane practice. There is not a humane way to slaughter a horse because of its nature. There are not controls to know if a horse has ingested toxic chemicals. It is not necessary and is greed driven.

Why????? These are amazing creatures. And people forget that way back, they were our only form of transportation. HORSES BOTHER NO ONE, AND ARE JUST PLAIN GORGEOUS.

Arizona can stand up as the great western state that it is and defend a great American icon. We ask Arizona join in the call to stop equine slaughter of horses for human consumption.

We do not raise horses as a food source in this country. They are treated with vaccines, de-wormer's, and pain killers that make their meat toxic to humans. It says it right on the bottle next to the skull and crossbones. Because of the horse's instincts, a humane slaughter is impossible. Many are just stunned only to wake up while they are bleeding to death from having their throat cut. Over breeding, like puppy mills, has to stop. The responsibility of backyard breeders and national organizations like the AQHA is to curb the overpopulation created while they are looking for that one animal that will win them a $1.98 blue ribbon. Those that don't meet the grade are tossed out with the garbage. Please sign the petition to stop the slaughtering of horses here in Florida. There is a law on the books but it is not strong enough language to prevent slaughterhouses from being built and sanctioned by the USDA. We cannot allow this to happen in the Sunshine State. Let our government representatives know that this barbaric activity will not be allowed in our state.

By starting at the state level, we can better move toward the much-needed federal ban.

Please sign to ask our state legislature to sponsor and pass a bill banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption on the state level.

Protect California's working poor from Big Business Debt collectors. Debt collectors are moving into California - where they are not required to be licensed - and feeding like sharks on California's working poor. Governor Brown needs to stop this feeding frenzy. These big collection businesses buy up huge chunks of debt, then pay attorneys to write letters demanding payment. When people cannot pay or do not respond (many don't know what to do), the collectors file a law suit, which costs hundreds of dollars to fight. How can these impoverished people pay? The end result is often big buck judgements, based on inflated interest and other charges, that are extracted (garnished) from the paychecks of the working poor. California, which allows creditors to pursue a credit card debt for 3 years, most states are 2 years, has become a feeding grounds for many unscrupulous collectors, some kicked out of other states, who prey on poor people who do not know their rights. We need for our Governor, Jerry Brown, to require all debt collectors to be licensed, then watch-dog them for unlawful tactics, including attempting to collect on debts that are past the current state statute of limitations. We also need for our Governor to reduce California's debt validity statute of limitations from three to two years and stop California from becoming a debt collectors feeding ground. Californians who have fallen on hard times, sometimes barely "getting by", are being victimized and saddled with crippling legal judgements because they don't have the money or support to fight back. Sign now and send a strong message to Governor Brown: First: Require all debt collectors to pay to be licensed by the state of California and adhere to lawful practices under penalty of state enforced severe fine and/or license revocation. Second: Reduce the state mandated window of debt collection from three years to two. Third:

Regarding any budget that passes this year, please include a tax on high income earners to fund essential services and deliver working families some relief.

This proposed amendment would establish a new constitutional right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with employees, by adding Section 28 to Article I of the State Constitution and by amending Article XI, Section 5 of the State Constitution. The full text of the proposed amendmant is on the back of this petition, together with existing constitutional provision that would be altered or abrogated is adopted. This proposal is to be voted on in the November 6, 2012 General Elcetion.

Scott Walker is an affront to the republic, a liar and a martinet. He is the point of the spear for regressive right wing conspiracies to remake the country by burrowing into the state legislatures. Wisconsin is the Little Round Top of the battle of Gettysburg. Win it and the Repubs will be on the retreat before the November elections. Lose it and give hope and sustenance to the Kochs and Rove. The message will be, Yes Carl, money can buy elections. Liberal and progressive allies must be aware of the crucial nature of this contest. And so must the President. Mr President go to Wisconsin and help take down Walker.