Recall of the Governor for vetoing drug war reform.

Many middle class American families struggle to get out of “short term” debt, like credit cards. And it’s small wonder, with creditors jacking interest rates to 30% for late payment. Oh, sure, they’ll offer a very low introductory rate as low as 0%, but late payments result in that interest rate being increased to the maximum rate allowed by law, and that rate is never reduced. Coupled with low minimum payments, it is a recipe for “short term” debt to become “life long” debt. And it contributes to economic stagnation, as debtors continue to pay off debt rather than making new purchases. I personally have at least one credit card with a 30% interest rate. It has a $0 balance now, as I had transferred the balance to another card with a 0% introductory rate, which I hope to have paid off within a few months. Regulation of short term debt, like credit cards, should have been addressed as part of the government bailout of the financial industry.

Resolving the fiscal cliff by 12-31-12.

One of the austerity measures proposed as a remedy to the fiscal cliff suggests that if families wish to qualify for any SNAP or TANF funds they must sell their cars and rely on public transportation. This is an absurdist reaction. For one thing there are countless families that live in rural or suburban areas where there simply is NO mass transit. For another thing, a car can be one of the first items a prospective employer asks about, "Do you have reliable transportation?" While a car valued at over $30,000 might be unfeasible, allowing families who are striving to regain their independence one or two older vehicles doesn't seem contradictory to the idea of being able to get to interviews, job training, and once employed to drop children off at care and get to that job. In addition, seniors and the disabled who are able to drive and on assistance, should be allowed the ability to get to their doctors, grocers and again often live where mass transit is not feasible.

Muslim in America are marginalized, hated in many States, they have been denied the right to practice their religion, they are being steriotyped they being accused to be terrorist and unloyal to American. President Obama it is time that Muslim American are treated equal and respect they deserve. Thank you, Anab, Ashburn, VA

St. Petersburg City Council is considering an ordinance to require that half the jobs created at major construction projects go to local folks with an emphasis on areas of deep poverty and unemployment. We have $150 Million of projects bewteen the Pier, a new police headquarters and various sewer/waste water upgrades coming in the next couple of years. It can have a real positive impact.

I don't believe that senators and congressman should be in power for as many times as re-elected. The president can only be re-elected once. Why should these people be in government for so long? Being in there for so long creates a seat of power and impunity

It is taking 2 to 3 years for claims to processed. The largest number of HOMELESS people in the United States are veterans! President Obama said in his innagaral speech that Homelessness and veterans shout NOT be in the same statement! I have diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhig's Diease) and am waiting for my claim to be adjucated. We served our great country, now we need help! Welcome Home to all my fellow Men and Women who served! Best regards, Sgt. Michael S. Mostacci

I am a member of both the National Academies of Sciewnce and of Engineering and believe, along with most of my colleagues, that the need for action on global warming is urgent.

As a former Consumer Law attorney, I have seen the travesty that the 2005 Bankruptcy Code amendments have caused to consumers. Businesses screw up and they get bailed out. Consumers make bad decisions, or worse, get harmed by businesses, and the laws penalize them. It is time to have a serious debate and restore bankruptcy protections.

The Caribbean’s/West Indian’s Americans want to be identifying as who we are. We migrate from our country to the USA to make a better life for ourselves and our children. Our children as well as ourselves service this country in many composites and the country should know that the Caribbean’s or West Indian’s Americans are proud to be American and are willing to defend this country and do play an important role in this country.

It's for our Children's future as well as our own, Laws have been corrupted people have been imprisoned or worse, It's about stopping the Rape and enslavement of America!