Petition to the 2008 Presidential Candidates:

We the undersigned independent-minded voters, want to change our political process so that our elected officials act in the interests of the American people, not the political parties nor the special interests that control them.

We recognize that despite the vast increase in voter participation this year, and the enormous momentum for profound political change, business as usual will continue in Washington unless we have a clear plan to reform our electoral process.

Therefore, we urge you to publicly support the following political reforms:

1. Non-partisan redistricting (an end to gerrymandering!) to stop politicians of both parties from drawing non-competitive district lines.

2. Extending open primaries from 31 states to all 50, allowing independent, non-aligned voters to vote in the first round of voting.

3. Removing obstacles to voter registration by permitting Election Day Voter Registration, online registration and other reforms to increase voter participation, particularly among young Americans.

Sincerely,


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# First NameLast NameCityStateComments (Please be respectful and do not use profanity)
201 BobClarkSt JosephMI
202 LaurieMacArthurBendORHealth for all, please!
203 AndrewKraissMadisonWI
204 natehughesweedsportNYout children are our future. They don't have a voice yet but if we dont speak for them some of them never will! show some heart. show you have a sole. give them healthcare!!!
205 HollyBrownSherman OaksCA
206 KathleenMaherOceanNJThis is the only way we can make progress toward universal healthcare.
207 JosephBelisleSouth HadleyMAThere is no excuse for the worlds wealthiest nation to be so far behind other nations in healthcare. Change priority from the wealthy to the people.
208 ChristopherHerzogGreen BayWII find it amazing and truly heartbreaking that in this day and age, in this nation of so much, there are children and adults who have so very little. Universal health care, TRUE universal health care for all, should be a right endowed upon everyone.
209 JeffCantorSarasotaFLThe richest nation on earth should have the best health care on earth; for everyone, not just for the wealthy.
210 ElissaMenconiDorchesterMAPlease stop taking contributions from the Health Care and Pharamceutical Industries. It is criminal that they have spent millions trying to influence Congress instead of helping every day Americans. Their greed is unconsionable! This is a matter of integrity for our elected officials. We need you to stay honest and not be obligated to these special interests. Americans are disgusted at what is going on and demand that you refuse these contributions. Please pay attention to the health needs of every day Americans.
211 NerissaRussellIthacaNY
212 AnonymousAnonymousMiamiFLSupport HR 676 to establish a not-for-profit healthcare system. End the private financing of elections.
213 Anne MarieDzmuraParmaOH
214 josephsalowitzbrooklynNYPeople's lives, and health, depend on elected officials NOT being told the reality of industry, so they can hear ONLY the reality of those who are suffering. The people who are suffering do not have the voices of lobbyists getting their story to elected officials, so we must level the playing field by eliminating the voices [MONEY] of industry, telling a DIFFERENT story.
215 DougFisherMarinaCA
216 JamesWakefieldWebsterWI
217 AnneEwennew orleansLA
218 AnonymousAnonymousBelleveiwFLIf you create the problem, you'd better take care of the problems you create.
219 JamesFuscoEast BrunswickNJ
220 natepowelllos angelesCAPlease don't take money from groups that advocate policies that are hurtful to the majority.
221 AnonymousAnonymousCharlotteNCLet us know you can't be bought. Show us you recognize you are in Washington to serve US.
222 CharlesAndreeArroyo GrandeCAeveryone deserves health and medical benefits from their respective governments.
223 -EasySpokaneWA
224 MattWarrenChattanoogaTNThis is the 21st century, let's act like it.
225 LarryMcGowanMidlandTX
226 bryanfarmernew yorkNY
227 jeffridabockbeavertonORwe need universal health care socialized medicine in our country. Why are we so controlled by big money and corporations. For the people and by the people. Remember it!
228 Donavan BloemenSanta MonicaCA
229 KevinHoggardSouth BendIN
230 RobinKilmurrayGardnerKS
231 ClaudeSpiroSomervilleMA
232 DE and RMSalmonVallejoCA
233 Thomas CSchwartzburgOaklandCAGet insurance out of health care. Expand Medicare to cover all Americans.
234 AnnJohnsonDenverCO
235 annewolfSanta RosaCAOur elections needs to be free of all interest groups. We need representatives that actually represent the people.
236 ConstanceLaneSedonaAZ
237 AnonymousAnonymousLos AngelesCAnot-for profit health care is essential to all Americans
238 AnonymousAnonymoussan diegoCAThe best and most successful healthcare in developed nations is not for profit. Lets go in that direction by a least bannin health insurance and pharmaceutcal contributions.
239 MillieBarrettFairfaxCATake profit out of health care. Stop the lobbyists. Stop taking their money.
240 KatrinaKinCannonRoanokeVA
241 DavidMcDanielCovingtonTNWhen will integrity stop being bought and sold by our leaders in Congress. Congress, do the right thing. Free healthcare for all.
242 WilliamCrumSurpriseAZ
243 GeoffreyGibbonsLithiaFLIt is unconscionable (and embarrassing) that the wealthiest nation on earth ranks 37th in providing health care to its citizens & has over 40 million Americans uninsured because they cannot afford it. The United States is the only wealthy, industrialized nation that does not provide universal health care. Virtually all of Europe has publicly sponsored and regulated health care. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the Americas Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba and Uruguay all have public health care provided. Also the following countries in Asia & Africa have universal health care: Brunei, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand. And let's not forget Australia & New Zealand. It is high time for universal health care for ALL Americans. This extensive list demonstrates that there are many, functional models to choose from. The only thing lacking is the political will. The profits of corporations should not preclude the health of the American public.
244 CaroleRydbergPlymouthMNLet us learn from the health care plans that are serving citizens throughout the world. Health care seems to be viewed as a right everywhere except here.
245 JasonOlsonSan FranciscoCAStop special interests from wrecking our country
246 suzannecreacyDenverCOContributions from these dishonest, capitalistic, self servers,(companies) only perpetuates the problems. Problems that need to be resolved for the people and by the people. Constitutional Rights, fallen by the wayside? A revolution is long over due, POWER TO THE PEOPLE! S. Creacy
247 GiannaSiddensRio RanchoNM
248 Robert TJordanCrescoPA
249 BillKildallPort AngelesWAWe need a single payor not for profit Health care system. Please take the profiteers out of healt care and end public exploitation of this basic need.
250 DeborahSevyKailua KonaHI

 

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