On Friday, March 1, Celeste Greig, head of the California Republican Assembly, told the media that pregnancies by rape are rare "because it's an act of violence, because the body is traumatized." Ironically, she said this while criticizing former Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin for his comments last fall about "legitimate rape." I started this petition because I am disgusted by scientifically illiterate Republican leaders attempting to defend rape related anti-choice policies. These uneducated and fanatical politicians attempt to minimize the horrific consequences of rape in order to pursue a twisted political agenda and in so doing degrade women. Everyone is welcome to their own opinion, but not to their own facts. Rapes cause pregnancy. Celeste Greig (and other factually challenged politicians) need to resign from their high profile political positions so policy can be made based on science, not ideology.

I'd like to find out what would happen if we, the people, the 99% of the United States, decided NOT to pay FEDERAL INCOME TAX this year? Put it in an escrow account until the CONGRESS starts to do the work it was elected to do. After all, we wouldn't pay the lawn men to talk about mowing the lawn and then cut down the vegetable garden, would we?

The current California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (AB 2020), aka Bottle Bill, provides for container deposits as follows: Distributors pay a per container fee (CRV) of 5¢ <24 oz and 10¢ >24 oz into a state fund. Consumers pay a deposit of 5¢ for each container < 24 ounces and 10¢ for each container >24 ounces. In turn, they receive a refund of 5¢ for each container of less than 24 ounces redeemed, and 10¢ for each container of 24 ounces or greater redeemed. The weakness of this system is that consumers have to return containers to separate recycling centers. These centers are often hard to find, have long lines and discourage consumers to collect their deposits. The containers end up on the streets and in our waters, creating the pollution the Bottle Bill intended to end. Those containers that end up in recycling bins encourage dumpster divers. Other states such as Michigan offer a much more practical solution. Grocery chains that sell products packaged in containers requiring deposit are required to have recycling machines onsite. They are in operation during the full hours of the store, not limited hours during the day. This solution restores fairness to recycling and removes the barriers that cause many consumers to either avoid purchasing deposit-bearing containers or just throwing them out in the trash, recycling bins or the street. Let's put the deposit value to true use. Let your legislators know that it is now time for change. Stop the cycle of bottles that end up on our streets, streams and the ocean. End the threat to marine wildlife. Ask that AB2020 be amended to require all major stores to offer recycling stations operated by their store. Remove the bar code scanning that denies returning a container that the machine does not recognize as a valid redemption. If it is marked CA Redemption Value, all recycling locations should equally accept it without the consumer having to stand in long lines. Let's create a *real* recycling system together for the health and future of California!

Queen Anne's County High School doesn't have a dance team, but Kent Island High School does. For years, the two schools had a combined Ice Hockey Team, and our goal is to allow students from Queen Anne's to be able to go to Kent Island to create one combined Dance Team.

The truth invading Public Schools and classrooms now involves teachers not only teaching to the test — for it is the test which will measure the teacher NOT direct instruction as per student needs — but also forfeiting time and energy with best practices for the sake of gathering EVIDENCE to prove themselves as educators. Confused? How many hours of direct math and reading / writing instruction engulf each school day? Are hours with these specific subject areas replacing other content not yet tested? Art/ music? Science? Library time? Recess? After one becomes aware of such meaningless and, dare I say, harmful reform, I believe it then becomes our responsibility to seek the truth with the right questions.

As a straight male, I have the right to get married. We should all have the right to get married. Gay, lesbian, whatever.... We need to get the government out of marriage. We should be allowed to marry whoever we want, regardless of gender! Make marriage laws unbiased in the state of Georgia!

I am sick of our nations leaders being paid not to lead

Accepting Federal money for Medicaid expansion in Alabama will benefit everyone. It will bring billions of dollars into our economy, create thousands of jobs, save money for employers, support our health institutions, and produce a net savings in the state's budget. More importantly, it will save lives. Please vote to allow Medicaid expansion to move forward in the State of Alabama!

Nearly 20 % of California's coastal marine ecosystems are now protected under the California Marine Life Protected Act. As the largest and most important estuary on the west coast of North America, the Bay was originally intended for inclusion under the Act, but marine protection has stalled at the Golden Gate. Critical marine and estuarine habitat, endangered and economically important species all urgently need our protection.

The US Navy recently revealed plans to station four drones at its Naval Base in Point Mugu, west of Malibu. Drone strikes have killed scores of civilians in foreign countries sparking widespread anger at the United States by those affected as well as responsible people all around the world. I certainly don't want some based 30 miles from where I live. 700 jobs, most of which will be transferred in from elsewhere, can never be worth my peace of mind.

i have seen this "administrative fee" on my bill. I also noticed that they include 2 on the first month, if you happen to start your billing in the second half of the month. This sneaky, unwarranted fee, represents almost 100 million in year in hidden fees to consumers.

After veteran is rendered disabled from an accident caused by the negligence of co-worker. The State of Minnesota allows for the garnishment of his disabilty check. I don't see any reason that they should seek such a large amount. Ther should be a limit on what they can take. To see full details go tp WWW.ripoffreport.com,Type State of Minnesota in search engine. Thank you K. Reese