Republican extremism has impacted me in this way: I work at a small business in Rep. Ted Yoho's district. We do all of our business with the FCC. During the government shutdown, we are shutdown too. We need the government to open so we can get back to work.

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way:

Republican extremism has impacted my friends and relatives. This shutdown has affected their livelihood. You may have money but they don't.

Republican extremism has impacted me! I may not be paid next week because I'm a government employee.

I am furloughed and have had to interrupt my research at the NIH. The loss of salary will be very detrimental for my four children.

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way:

I work for the government, and because of Republican extremism, am now unable to work. Unfortunately, I still have to pay my bills and mortgage.

TADA! makes arts programs accessible and affordable to NYC kids from all walks of life. We want them to feel safe when they easily access our facilities.

I believe that Congressional pay should be cut and no person in Congress should get paid just as those classified as non-essential don't get paid. Since you are getting nothing done and you allowed the government to shut down, you should be classified as non-essential.

Walmart is not the right fit for Tinley Park. We think other businesses would offer more benefit and less disruption. Stop them from coming in.

There have been different versions of the idea of a 28th Amendment floating around the internet since the last government shutdown in 1996 (I can't take credit for all the text here, but some of it). Somehow we become complacent and end up doing nothing about it. This last shutdown just serves as another example of how "we the people" are the furthest things from the minds of our representatives. Let's take the power back by creating a very specific amendment to the constitution that gets ratified by the states and doesn't need congressional approval. This has NEVER been done before, so let's make it happen for the 1st time! This is America after all - as Lincoln said: a "government of the people, by the people, for the people". 1. No Tenure / No Pension. A Congressman/woman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they're out of office. 2. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security. All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people. It may not be used for any other purpose. 3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do. 4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. The Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%. 5. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in options provided by The Affordable Care Act. 6. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people. 7. All contracts with past and present Congressmen/women are void effective 12/31/13. Congressmen/women made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.

Houston Park is a community park where our kids go to ride bikes, skateboard, scooter and play baseball. It is the only park with a flat surface. It has been taken over by street hockey players who are abusive and intimidate kids and parents out of the park each weekend. Many have been hit by flying puck including my son and the NYC parks dept. has decided to allow them to continue to play a dangerous sport and take the park away from the kids and community. This must end.