I am so frustrated that every single thing I buy at the grocery store comes wrapped in non-biodegradable plastic materials that are harmful for the environment. I want a world where we don't damage the planet with every purchase we make.

Let's address the real problem: mental illness causes almost every violent disaster like the shootings in Newtown, Conn And until we make treatment available to those who need it, these tragic disasters will continue. We all have seen what happens when we don't. In fact, often the aggressor is already known for previous violent behavior.   Helping to stem violent disasters has somehow become bogged down in an argument about gun control. That argument will probably continue for years, but it is unlikely to help right now. Instead we need immediate care for those with serious mental issues, because not treating mental illness has become a national issue.    Treatment and drugs for mental illness are often prohibitively expensive. Unfortunately, patients with serious mental illnesses are often those who can least afford it. Worst of all, insurance carriers often exclude serious mental health illness from adequate and effective coverage. We need an aggressive plan to treat those with serious mental health issues, including requiring insurance carriers to cover treatment and medication, especially in cases with the potential for violence.    While this would certainly help those individuals who are seriously mentally ill, the collective impact would make our whole country a safer place to live

I am an Illinois teacher. My pension money has been recklessly mismanaged by Illinois legislators that don't want to repay what they borrowed and instead want to pass the burden back onto school districts and taxpayers. I propose we make them forfeit their pensions to repay Illinois teacher pensions and show accountability for their reckless spending habits and irresponsible mismanagement of money that was not rightfully theirs to spend.

Now is the time for commonsense solutions to reduce gun violence.

HFCS is dangerous, and since the FDA will not do anything to stop it being put into our food, let's go straight to the source - The Corporations!! Coke from Mexico, made from Cane Sugar is already popular and tastes delicious.

Walmart intentionally and purposefully underpays their employees, then runs classes on how they can apply for benefits reserved for those living in poverty. Walmart is using taxpayer money to fund healthcare for their employees. In effect, Walmart is stealing from the American public, and holding their employees hostage. This makes them eligible for prosecution under RICO- the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Walmart intentionally and purposefully underpays their employees, then runs classes on how they can apply for benefits reserved for those living in poverty. Walmart is using taxpayer money to fund healthcare for their employees. In effect, Walmart is stealing from the American public, and holding their employees hostage. This makes them eligible for prosecution under RICO- the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Last Friday 28 people lost their lives due to gun violence. Every day countless more also lose their lives.

My grandson and I went to rave cinema in north haven, ct. This theater frequently has movies for young children. In the lobby they have a video game with two assault type rifles attached to the sides of the game. The goal of the game is to shoot the gun to see how many figures you can kill. I see kids and adults playing this game and becoming very excited as they obtain high scores for numbers of figures killed. I believe this contributes to gun violence and should be removed from theater lobbies.

Liability Insurance and learners permits for all guns.

Tell IPS's such as Verizon, ATT, Comcast.. to back off from the 6 strike plan and tell them to refuse to go though with it

People should be concerned about the sale and advertisement of these games because it desensitizes people, especially our children, to being cold blooded murderers.