We are all aware of the horrible tragedy that plagued our nation on April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School. The Basement Tapes were created by the two perpetrators in the months prior to the incident. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has refused to release the tapes until 2027 due to fear of copy cat crimes. Challenging their reasoning, one can contend that these tapes would give us further insight into the minds of the two subjects and those alike. Therefore, resulting in preventative measures to avoid situations as tragic as Columbine.

from a review of the last 25 years of off year elections it is not difficult to conclude that the turnout in these elections are not representative of the society as a whole. the house of representatives ends up being elected by a "rump" of the electorate.

The city of Garden Grove has no program in place to ensure the last remaining historic properties are not bulldozed. The City Council refuses to acknowledge or respect our last remaining historic properties. My home was built in 1888 and has called the most beautiful home in the city by many people. Unfortunately, it is not protected from redevelopment. The city had long ago deemed it worthy of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places with a Grade A status. I have asked the council many times for their support in registering my home, the Gem Theater as well as the Stanley-Ware Ranch and Lake Home on Euclid, but they have ignored the issue for years now. Please tell them that preservation matters to you and you want to Garden Grove to adopt the Mills Act.

I attended three different colleges in the LACCD district. When it was time for me to petition for my certificates I was informed by the graduation department that I was not eligible for two of them because I did not spend 50% of my residency at "Pierce College". When I transferred I spoke with the "Head of the Department" in the field that I majored in and several counslers who never informed me of this rule that their counsel members made up. I am still fighting for my certifcation's from this college.

as a rape survivor i am sickened by this uneducated man who does not know the first thing about women's rights.. i feel sorry for his daughters. he must quit immediately, men like him should keep silent .

In 1998, the NCAA began talk about resuming pay for student-athletes and a $2,000 stipend, but 14 years later it is yet to happen. This petition is to request that Congress mandate that the NCAA abolish all bylaws under section 12 (12.5.2.1, 12.5.2.3.2, 12.5.3, and 12.5.4) that forbid student-athletes from accepting any remuneration for the use of their name or picture to advertise, recommend, endorse, or promote the sale or use of commercial products and services. The splendor of abolishing NCAA bylaws under section 12 is that this strategy will help schools avoid Title IX and worker compensation issues. Moreover, universities and athletic departments will not have to directly compensate student-athletes because the free-market will provide enough revenue streams for student-athletes who deserve to further prosper. Simply put, this petition is aimed at "freeing" all student-athletes to participate in the free market.

The Republican legislature here in Utah has refused to release the redisticting records citing as their reason that it is not in the public's interest. The Democratic party has already paid the initial amount requested by the Republican led legislature in order to release them. After accepting the payment, they turned around and said that they would need an additional $9,000.00 and that no one but the Democrats would be interested in these papers. In the name of transparency, I urge the Republicans to make these records available to everyone.

The US educational system is in shambles; various studies have shown our students' skills & knowledge slipping below many others in other countries. Some politicians have said that they would dismantle the Department of Education, others want to further defund expenditures for basic research & development. In memory of Neil Armstrong, educator & astronaught, let us recommit to education as well as to research & development. This is a good use of Federal monies.

Accountability of a future President

Because of lenient penalties there is little deterrence in animal cruelty;such as promoting and attending dog ,and cock fights.

To stop the killing of innocent babies like lamb, veal and baby chicks for consumption. Their lives are cut way to short.

Unable to draw income after a disability because you were a home maker? Living day to day, standing in food giveaway lines and going to free heath centers? ME TOO!!