Taxing seniors who can least afford a tax increase and who are already in the retirement pipeline making ends meet with a fixed income is unconscionable. This decision should have been taken to voters instead of being decided by legislators intent on giving wealthy business owners an 86% tax cut.

Governor McDonnell has proposed $10 million in fee increases for the Department of Motor Vehicles and now he proposes a tax on Virginia residents in the form of tolls. This toll tax will increase economical profits for Government and Corporate gain, while the citizens of the Southeastern Region of Virginia pay the cost of expense.

The skatepark in Vinton, LA. is in danger of being closed permanently due to a majority of patrons using the facilities for reasons other than skateboarding such as fighting and selling drugs. This petition is calling for the city officials of Vinton and the park supervisor James "Bill" McCardle to work with the community in providing a safe environment in which to enjoy the skatepark for it's intended purpose. https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheSkateparkInVintonLa [email protected]

Saving the ocean and everything in it is an important topic because lots of animal species are going extinct and future generations wont live to see these beautiful creatures. Whaling is something that should be stopped and it doesn't help with saving the ocean.Some species of whales are going extinct. Another step in saving the ocean is to ban plastic bags because people don't know how to throw away their trash and throw it out on the streets and that goes to the drains and then to the ocean. Sea Turtles and many other sea life think its food an digest it and die.Also we need to find alternate ways to live off of other than oil. The BP oil shows how much people aren't careful with their ways **This page was created for a class project @ ECHS. The owners of this page is not affiliated with the person or organization represented. *

The Muslim Fest is a Festival to share and appreciate the muslim culture and arts but now it has been trying to become sustainable. It has partnered with companies that have helped them achieve that goal. Not only are they are becoming sustainable but they are teaching people how to be sustainable such as using reusable bottles. It would be a great opportunity to bring the festival to Los Angeles to help teach others how to be sustainable and appreciate muslim culture.

Open the High-Risk Pool to all Americans without health insurance—and Waive the Requirement that One Must Be Uninsured for at Least 6 Months In Order to Join.

The USDA wants to fast track approval for Monsanto's genetically modified organisms (GMOs) because Monsanto is losing money during the regular review process. GMOs have not been proven safe for human or animal uses. GMOs should be rigorously tested before being allowed into our global food chain.

Governor Brownback's plan to change the State Income Tax code would decrease the tax rate on taxpayers earning more than $30,000 from 6.45% to 4.9% (1.55% decrease), while lowering the rate on those earning less than $30,000 from 3.5% to 3% (0.5% decrease). Furthermore, Brownback would pay for the tax cuts by eliminating 23 deductions from the state tax code, including the Adoption Credit, the Child Day Care Assistance Credit and the Earned Income Credit. In addition, he would eliminate itemized deductions including the Home Mortgage Deduction, which would adversely affect middle class homeowners. Under Brownback’s plan, taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $25,000 or less would actually see an effective increase in their state income taxes. Brownback is continuing an increased sales tax rate of 6.3% (from 5.7%) that would attempt to prevent revenue shortfalls. However, the sales tax and local property taxes, which will necessarily increase to fund services such as public schools, are far more regressive taxes than income taxes, and thus will also be paid by low and middle income Kansans.

Eight states have passed to allow gay marriage, we need to be the ninth state to do so. Tulsa has one of the biggest Equality centers in the world, we would be able to suprise the nation by passing this. And we also need Equality for all.

Hawaii education need to be competitive with mainland schools. Help fund PBS Hiki No and Kealekehe HS Morning Broadcast as our children are the future. The social studies are important for youth to understand their culture and history. Encourage pro active teachers.

Stopping the development of shipping channels and terminal facilities on Coos Bay for the import/export of LNG and coal.

USA citizens against Monsanto and USA government collusion. No preferential treatment!