I am 75 years old and have worked hard to earn these benefits.

Nero was the Roman emperor who is said to have fiddled while Rome burned. It’s not clear whether the fire was a case of arson or simply an accident, which wasn’t unusual for that day, but the entire word is burning today (or at least getting quite a bit warmer) and it isn’t any accident. We might think of Nero having “fiddled while Rome burned” when we contemplate what we are doing today by adding greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. Collectively, we carry on business as usual while consuming an ever-increasing amount of fossil-fuels and other finite resources, shrugging our shoulders at the damage that now rather obviously derives from our irresponsible ways.

Making the rich pay there fair share

As a Clinical Social Worker, I'm deeply saddened by the leaders of our country to ignore Mental Health Issues. We need funding now!! Teachers tell us they evaluate and spot children with emotional issues early in school, yet they and their families are not treated due to funding. We cannot ignore these issues any longer. I'm deeply disappointed with the National Association for Social Workers that they, too, are not outspoken about the work that Clinical Workers can provide. Please sign this petition to have your voice heard!!!

I am 55 years old have been unable to find work for the last 3 plus years and I feel a lot of it is because of my age. I want legislations that prohibits this practice under any circumstances including loopholes that allow businesses and corporations to disquise this.

They should not be allowed to show their hatred, at military funerals. It is a disgrace. They should be reprimanded for hate crimes. My son is in the US Navy. Families should be able to mourn, without these people shouting awful words at them.

Everyone I know has sleep issues including myself. I think it's time to end this ridiculous practice of changing the clock twice a year. It results in discomfort for many and loss of productivity everywhere.

Lots of people have guard dogs or watchdogs! Imagine a dog who is trained to attack a wild student/crazy who is carrying an assault weapon? A pair or trio of dogs should be able to save lots of student lives. They could also be mascots, grade by grade. Imagine these dogs also can smell drugs.

We cannot allow any cuts to social security. My husband receives $400.00 a month that we have to live on with three children at home. I have to work to keep paying the bills, keep insurance and help our children get an education. I am concerned when Speaker Boehner is finding it hard to accept tax cuts for those making $250.00 a year when I make $32,000.00 a year and never have gone on a vacation or bought a new car and I am a school teacher serving the needy. I thought our elected officials were our public servents.

In light of the latest horrific tradegy in Newtown, CT. and the massacre in Aurora, CO, I believe that the publishing of any personal information about the suspect should be ceased by all types of media. This action would prevent the horrible experience of seeing the face of these killers unexpectedly by families of the victims. This move would also help the families of the perpetrators who are in most cases, victims too.

Gun Control

Currently, Senate Bill S-1789 was passed and sent to the House. Congress needs to: Refund $50 to $75 billion of overpayments back to the USPS and change the law so we stop requiring the USPS to prefund the Retiree Health Benefit. The USPS employs 550,000 people of which 25 percent are Veterans. Oppose Bill H.R 2309.