Monday night, nine Congressional Democrats showed solidarity -- with John Boehner. They sided with Boehner and the Tea Party Republicans in their attempt to delay the Affordable Care Act -- which of course they can't actually do. But what they can do -- and did -- was shut down the government. We want better government, not no government at all. Tell these nine Representatives that they've made a big mistake. Join us in telling Reps. Kyrsten Sinema, Ron Barber, John Barrow, Steven Horsford, Dan Maffei, Sean Patrick Maloney, Jim Matheson, Mike McIntyre and Raul Ruiz that it's wrong to side with the Tea Party bullies trying to stop Obamacare. The government shutdown has already closed HeadStart programs, furloughed workers and even closed medical trials for young cancer patients. And that's just the beginning -- the longer this shutdown continues, the worse it will get, for all of us. Politicians on Capitol Hill need to remember they work for us. Tell these nine Democrats that we didn't send them to Washington, DC to vote with the Tea Party to shut down the government. Please add your name and we'll deliver the petition to these nine members of Congress.

Republican extremism has impacted me: I am unable to apply for my Social Security benefits and I've been waiting since my birthday in February. My son was laid off in August and although he qualifies for unemployment, has not received any benefits to date 10/5/13, 5 weeks!

There is no trust in Idaho in how the Republicans run this state. Children starve, there's no medical care for poor people. Nothing but thugs in our state, taking from families that are poor!

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way:

I am now living in fear because of the Tea Party and extreme radical Republicans. I have worked my whole life and never once have I received help from a social program or took a benefit from unemployment insurance! Now I am approaching the age when one thinks of retirement. You folks do not care about people and how your rash behavior affects us! Stop being the party of NO and learn to compromise. The Affordable Care Act was passed and survived several of your attempts to repeal. Get over yourself and think of our country and the people you serve! Open our government and pay the bills of our country. Stop the nonsense! Serve the people!

Republican extremism has impacted me because national parks and recreation areas are shut down, and that directly impacted my recent vacation. Congress has cut off critical benefits to the needy while they have no plans to cut their own salaries or that of their staff.

Republican extremism has impacted me. I am unable to assist my son while he attends college. Unable to assist my sister-in-law with her basic needs because she is unable to obtain a job paying what she needs to survive. Unable to contribute to the household because my husband's job does not pay enough.

The welfare of our country and its citizens should be the top priority of our elected officials. It is ridiculous that elected officials can make such rash decisions that have an enormous impact on the income/economy of the America people, while avoiding any effects themselves.

I am a victim of child molestation. My brother was a victim, as well. As a result of being molested, my brother made decisions that have led to his recent murder. We must protect our children at all costs! Child molestation MUST be prevented!

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way: I could not use the bathroom at an interstate rest stop. And it pains me to see friends not getting paid.

Thousands of people are out of work because of this shutdown. People are going hungry. Our economic recovery is threatened. Government officials are not elected to shut down government but to work for the greater good of the people who elected them.

A close friend and his wife drove to Colorado and were going to stay in a national park, which is now closed. They ended up staying in a hotel one night before driving back home. I am sure he and his wife, and me and my wife, will vote you out of office next time for being stupid.