Since the mid-1930's possession or growth of marijuana has been a federal crime. It was born out of racism since, at the time, it's use was mainly among blacks. Over the years, various methods have been used by the federal government to enforce this "crime." With the advent on the "War on Drugs," it has truly become a war. People including women and children are being murdered daily and dumped in the streets of the Mexican border towns. Billions of taxpayer dollars have been used to enforce the drug wars with no tangible success. And despite the fact that at least ten states have legalized marijuana for various uses, the federal government continues to prosecute those caught with even small amounts of the substance.This has made the U.S. the nation with the highest number of prisoners incarcerated of any country in the world for drug offences.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Granting politicians no limits on their time in office is granting them absolute power. This petition is proposed to limit the number of years that a politician can serve in office and the benefits they receive while in office.

Congress must use the healthcare that is avialable under the Affordable Care Act. They can purchase other insurance if they want or need to at their own expense without taxpayer funds. They must purchase their own insurance once they leave office and it cannot be funded by taxpayer dollars. Let's stop the waste in government spending.

A human health disaster is unfolding in Appalachian communities near mountaintop removal coal extraction sites.Four thousand excess deaths happen annually in mountaintop removal communities. Unborn babies are subjected to horrible birth defects. cancer, and heart disease rates are shockingly elevated. For the first time ever, a bill has been introduced in Congress that would end mountaintop removal and save innocent lives. The Appalachian Communities Health Emergency (A.C.H.E.) Act is the best hope Appalachian people have for a healthy, decent future. I live with my family near such sites. Your action can save lives.

A proposal for a constitutional amendment to repeal the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case.

The Aurora killer had a 100 round magazine. The Tucson killer had a 30 round magazine. These large capacities turn weapons for self-defense into offensive weapons enabling murderers to be more deadly. The magnitude of these attacks on society are adversely affecting the sense of well-being of Americans in public places.

Stop paying "Rent" to the Tax Collector for Primary Residence. Property Tax Negates Our Right To Own Property. Property Tax Discriminates Against Those In Building Business School Property Tax Discriminates Against Poor Districts. Property Tax Is Regressive & Stops Home Improvement.

I probably will not listened, but I have been affected emocionally for the death of my son. He was kill by a Target truck on 10-29-11, he was only 22 years old. The police report was done based on the testimony of the truck driver, and eventhough that the Lawyers that I have asked for help have seen that the Police Report is not not consistenly and the pictures taken from the accident doen not much the graphic in that report, they do not want to hire an expert to do the reconstruction, neither to inspect the trucks and the data recorded from the black boxes. If your office have the time for a mother that is devastated for her lost, please reply my e-mail. With depply appreciation, Miriam Monjaraz

the states laws to restrict voter participation is an affront to our democratic process and disrespects the lives that were sacrificed for this country.

I am offended that a human being was equated with an inanimate object. Corporations are not people.

While both parties want to keep lowering interest rates so we will buy, many of us want higher interest rates so we can save too. Most of US can't afford to lose in the Market and want to make some savings for our futures by savings accounts and buying CDs. This is the way we were taught to be responsible with our money. But thanks to the Finance industry we can no longer do this. Let's tell our government The Middleclass wants to make money too!

I am in imineint danger of losing my home to foreclosure because the President's initiatve on foreclosure prevention does not reach far enough to assist people like me. It stops a year short w/ your hardship having to occur after January 1, 2008 Instead of 2007. Also, the Big banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and CHASE have consitently denied assistance through modifications etc. to me and others who do not qualify for the mortgage protection program.