In a state with one of the highest rates of unemployment in the U.S., I have seen family, friends and neighbors struggle since 2008, enduring lowered wages, lost benefits, housing foreclosures, and too often losing hope for the future. People who have suffered the most from the excesses of the Bush years deserve a break and some basic fairness - we have no more left to give, and it is time for those at the top of our economy to share the burden

The Constitution is the bedrock upon which the United States is built, yet it seems that many of those running this country have never read it. Comments by some of the current members of Congress are downright scary. Last year I saw the test for becoming a naturalized citizen. It's not easy. I'm guessing there are many in Congress, who could not pass this test. Since people writing the laws should actually have a clue about the country they want to govern, I'm proposing an amendment stating that those who want to run for Federal office must be able to pass this test.

Congress makes too many decisions that put Congressional representatives above the people they represent. They would vote more honorably if they had the same vested interest in the laws they pass as we do, especially as regards health insurance.

Some candidates, like Brooklyn Park City Council member Peter Crema and others in NW Minneapolis Suburbs are featured at a rally with a monster truck for conservative candidates to "crush" the "big lie" of Global Warming, Socialism and Obama Care. It's time to stop the angry rhetoric and embrace science and most Americans.

As a citizen, I affirm freedom of religion. As a Christian, I believe a literal interpretation of the book of Genesis would place the beginning of life at the first breath -- at birth. A medical interpretation of the beginning of life might focus on the possibility of higher-order thought, given that a brain-dead person can be declared legally dead. Beliefs about the beginning of life--whether one chooses the moment an egg is fertilized, the detection of a fetal heartbeat, "quickening", fetal brain development, viability outside the womb, birth--are religious beliefs, and should not be imposed upon the public indiscriminately.

This petition requires all campaign contributions to be identified as to who (individuals) made the actual contributions.

Mayor Hayes and Council Members, We believe it is time to put an end to corporate lobbying and campaign spending in politics.

In order for Congress to create Legislation to help reduce our deficits, they must work together not have a non-congressman in control of their being able to negotiate - Grover Norquist is not an elected official.

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is actively working to prevent legitimate voters from participating in our democratic process.

My grandson was set-up, and he is completely innocent of these charges. He is on Michigan City's most wanted list, but he is not the criminal they are making him out to be.

My husband and I are 33 years apart in age. He has COPD and we are currently on Social Security. Once he passes away my son and I will only receive about half of what we are receiving now. But, that will be only until my son turns 16, then we will receive even less. I have been with my husband 18 years. I would like to pass a law that widowers and their children should receive full benefits. Not only will I lose my husband, I will be losing benefits too. This is not fair.

According to various news reports, several companies and CEOs are threatening thousands of jobs if their employees do not vote for the candidate they agree with. This is not only questionable corporate practice but a violation of your employee's freedom of speech.