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Take a look at our justice systemTrayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain because he looked suspicious while waliking back from the store to his father's home in a gated community. Was this a reason to kill this teenager? Could there have been another solution? Why haven't the police arrested the alleged person , George Zimmerman that fired this fatal shot. Please sign this petition if you think George Zimmerman should be arrested, and a deeper investigation done about this fatality.13 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Anna Maria Bowling
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Investigate NYPD Violence Against Occupy Wall StreetOn March 17th, the NYPD seriously injured several peaceful protesters at the six month anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, including a few that needed hospitalization. No police were injured and no property was damaged. We demand an investigation into the violence.11,354 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Max Berger
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Take Rush Limbaugh of the airRush Limbaugh's reprehensible attack on Sandra Fluke, the college student who spoke to Congress about women's reproductive rights, calling her a slut and a prostitute and asking her to make a sex video, should be the end of his on-air career. Let's convince KTBB to kick him off the air in Tyler. Real men respect all women.69 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Renee McDaniel
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Breach in Neighborhood Watch PoliciesRecently an unarmed youth, the late Mr. Trayvon Martin, was gunned down by a self-proclaimed neighborhood watch volunteer. We would like to know why the Sanford Police Department did not have law enforcement officers monitoring and training this private "volunteer effort." Neighborhood Watch is a nationally recognized organization sponsored by Law Enforcement agencies all over the nation. The volunteer efforts of citizens are monitored and training hours are required before a resident can distribute information, attend meetings, or call a local law enforcement agency to report a crime, or suspicious activity. Any Neighborhood Watch volunteer is knowledgeable in following proper procedure because the Law Enforcement response time is quicker. According to the "nationally" recognized procedure: A) State name, organization (ex: Neighborhood Watch Block/Member) B) Reason for call C) Identifying clothes, tag#, direction alledged individual(s) are traveling. D) Release call if no further info required E) Alert residents listed on "Telephone Chain" card of this action. The suspect in the Martin case, George Zimmerman, did not follow proper procedure. He did not identify himself-according to the 911 tapes-as a Neighborhood Watch Representative. There are various items which identify an individual as "acting suspiciously." Zimmerman did not effectively report why he considered the actions of this "unarmed youth" as suspicious behavior. The vague terminology used in itself did not warrant for "Zimmerman" to pursue Mr. Martin. There are certain guidelines which deem whether activity is suspicious: --Someone screaming or shouting for help --Someone looking into windows and parked cars --Unusual noises --Property being taken out of houses where no one is at home or a business is closed --Cars, vans or trucks moving slowly without apparent destination, or without lights --Anyone being forced into a vehicle --A stranger sitting in a car or stopping to talk to a child --Abandoned cars We would also like to know what training material or guidelines was "Zimmerman" following? If this is a private "watch" sponsored by the Home Owners Association for this Sanford personal property; there has been a serious breach in protocol. Who will be held accountable for this breach in policy? Tina Chestnut Neighborhood Watch Block Captain District 5 (Orlando, Florida)347 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Tina Chestnut
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Say "NO" to new voter ID laws.There is no need to create new voter ID laws because there is no epidemic of voter fraud. These new ID laws will disenfranchise the poor, the elderly, minorities, and students. A democracy is best served when voting is encouraged.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Myrna Lueck
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Say NO to "right to work" laws."Right to work" simply means that unions can't collect mandatory dues. If a worker is allowed to opt out of dues collection, that worker still reaps the benefits of the union in their company because other workers will be voluntarily paying the dues.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Myrna Lueck
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Reinstate Medi-Cal benefitsPlease reinstate medi-cal benefits to those who need it. I have a friend in Berkeley who is totally cut off from Medi-Cal who needs a dr, and meds. Others are suffering too.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Maria Bainer
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Fire Rush Limbaugh Now!Limbaugh has gone too far on attacking women and women's reproductive rights- which are human rights as well as medical freedom and liberty rights. Stop the war on our rights, freedoms and liberties. Cancel the creep NOW.570 of 600 SignaturesCreated by Tracy Phillips
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Move beyond nuclear energyPeople should sign onto this who understand the dangers inherent in the pursuit of nuclear energy.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Andrew Tirado
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Keep the Internet free of spies and restrictionsThe Recording and Movie Industries (RIAA and MPAA) are conspiring to have servers (such as Google, Yahoo, Verizon, etc.) spy on you and your downloads. They want to have your Internet access cancelled, or restricted, if you download anything of which they do not approve. This is a serious infringement of Free Speech and Freedom of Information.15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by H.G. Smittenaar
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Remove Rush Limbaugh from KBNDRush Limbaugh's reprehensible attack on Sandra Fluke, the college student who spoke to Congress about women's reproductive rights, calling her a slut and a prostitute and asking her to make a sex video, should be the end of his on-air career. Let's convince KBND to kick him off the air in Bend.386 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Nicole Olts
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Tell WNAE It's Time for Rush to Go!Rush Limbaugh's reprehensible attack on Sandra Fluke, the college student who spoke to Congress about women's reproductive rights, calling her a slut and a prostitute and asking her to make a sex video, should be the end of his on-air career. Let WNAE know it's time for Rush to go!42 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chris Gooch