Over the past 20 years, researchers have found strong evidence that the brain's prefrontal cortex — where rational processes such as impulse control and understanding of long-range consequences takes place — was far from fully developed in teenagers. Research also showed that communication between the prefrontal cortex and other parts of the brain continues to improve as teens move into adulthood, affecting functions such as long-term planning, problem-solving and controlling emotions. Research also shows that adding anger, trauma, repeated exposure to violence, or chronic drug or alcohol use to the brain's developmental years will physically affect the brain. The latest research using MRI scans at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology indicates that the prefrontal cortex as well as other brain functions are not fully developed until the early to mid-20s, and perhaps later in young males. "Consensus is emerging that an 18-year-old is not the same person she or he will be at 25.... They don't look the same, feel the same, think the same, or act the same," writes MIT researcher Rae Simpson. Simpson says "The brain isn't fully mature at 16, when we are allowed to drive, or at 18, when we are allowed to vote, or at 21, when we are allowed to drink, ...."

The use of drones to kill needs oversight.

Why should women taxpayers pick up the bill for impotence treatments while denied access to birth control and abortions? Why should women be forced into "breeding for the state" while millions of dollars in child support payments remain uncollected?

War is hugely profitable for a few corporate, or human persons. If War Profits were illegal, most wars would cease as the financing dried up. Profits on the manufacture or distribution of materials consumed by war efforts must be limited to 5% over cost of production. Corporate officer salery and bonus pay should be limited to not more than the President of the country earns as official salery.

The City of San Jose and Santa Clara county have different laws when it comes to how many dogs and cats are allowed per household. In the City of San Jose you are allowed 5 dogs or 5 cats and in the county of Santa Clara you are only allowed 2 dogs or 2 cats. To have more then 2 dogs or 2 cats in the county of Santa Clara you need to own or live on a 5 acre property. Why do we need so much land for an extra pet?

The Browns Canyon area is comprised of roughly 23,000 acres of Forest Service and BLM land and is renowned for offering a range of year-round opportunities for experiencing Colorado’s outdoors such as hiking, hunting, fishing, whitewater boating, wildlife viewing or simply enjoying the spectacular scenery. Browns Canyon is a national treasure which deserves to be permanently protected to both ensure that the area will remain open to outdoor recreational pursuits and to preserve Colorado’s outdoor legacy for future generations. Our great state of Colorado benefits greatly from tourists that come to this area to visit unique places like Browns Canyon.

Twenty percent of American children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Child sexual abuse produces many damaging lifelong effects for it's victims. Unfortunately, many victims are unable to seek justice in the criminal or civil courts because of New York's statute of limitations. Studies show that over 90% of children are sexually abused by someone close to them, often a family member or someone close to their family. 80-90% of victims won't tell anyone about their victimization before they become adults. In at least ten percent of cases, there is a non-offending adult who is aware of the abuse and does nothing to stop it. And this doesn't take into account the children who tell an adult who may take some action, but that action falls short of a call to the police or CPS. In short, it is impossible for many dependant children to use the court system to seek justice. They need to wait until they are adults, and adults who have accomplished a certain amount of healing, and have social, financial and health resources at their disposal. Things that are almost impossible for them to accomplish by the tender age of 23, the age at which the current statute of limitations prohibits them from seeking justice. This is one of rare opportunities the legislator gets to pass a bill that can empower victims, remove sex offenders from the street, and protect children.

Make all congressional healthcare and pension be part of the Social Security and Medicare system.

This is about Warren Buffets proposal to bring congressional benefits in line with the private sector, make service not personal enrichment the key, and live equally by the same laws that they impose upon us.

Require that retail paper product such as toilet paper and paper towels disclose the net weight of the product for price comparison.

Most middle class retirees pay income tax on their social security benefits. We need some relief in addition to giving the working class relief.

my petition is about allowing mentally challenged and mentally disabled,and disabled people in general the ability to exist freely in society without stigma and the blockages they have now in the present medical,legal and social systems.passing better legislation to that effect.