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“The right or vote is central to our democracy. This is essential for this system to work, the one enshrined in our constitution that all of our federal officials have taken an oath to protect. Preventing any voter’s access to casting a ballot is not acceptable. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should States Adopt Contingency Plans for Holding Federal Elections During Natural Disasters and Pandemics?

“I think that law enforcement should absolutely be supported in appropriate and effective ways. However, I think funds spent on riot gear that will eventually be used against US citizens would be better used to fund efforts for harm reduction and community building, for example trained mental health/…”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: How Much Do the Biggest Counties in the U.S. Spend on Police?

“Study has shown marijuana no more harmful to our society than alcohol. In fact, decriminalization has the potential to decrease crime and allows room for standardization of dosing and safer use. I think this is a step in the right direction. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Protecting Residents of States With Legal Marijuana From Federal Prosecution

“I think we all know why this is necessary. It’s a loophole that needs to be closed ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should the Constitution Prevent the President From Issuing a Self-Pardon?

“Absolutely not. And whoever proposed this bill is a dangerous idiot. If the UN doesn’t seem to be doing a lot for the US, maybe we should be participating more. If you don’t like the way a conversation is going, join in and propose a new topic. This isn’t high school. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should the U.S. Leave the United Nations?

“This is the right thing to do. Those poor workers shouldn’t be penalized for our politicians’ failure to do their jobs. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Essential Federal Workers Get Paid During Shutdowns?

“Absolutely not. What a ridiculous and xenophobic reaction. Mistakes happen and other times it’s intentional. I’m either case, it’s enough to simply deport or ban reentry for a set amount of time. Our prisons are crowded enough as is. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Visa Overstays Be Criminalized?

“Everyone makes mistakes, people have diverse backgrounds and sometimes entering the US illegally is the best choice out of many bad ones available. Why punish those that are now seeking to do it the legal way? ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: If You've Ever Been in the U.S. Illegally, Should You be Barred From Getting a Work Authorization?

“Let’s end this ridiculous 50s charade and decriminalize marijuana. It is much less harmful to society than alcohol. If there are problems caused by it for some, let’s try treatment instead of criminalization. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Marijuana be Federally Decriminalized?

“What about this would create jobs again? Are people still supporting trickle down economics in this day and age? ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Letting Startups Avoid SEC Registration When Offering $75 Million in Securities (Instead of $50 Million)

“A stopgap measure until a more comprehensive policy can be implemented I hope. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Net Neutrality be Reinstated?

“I would like to support this, but as others have noted, it seems to set uncomfortable legal precedent for further restricting the rights of pregnant women to choose. I’d rather support this issue by providing more resources for expectant mothers and more affordable prenatal care for all women. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Letting New Mothers Claim the Child Tax Credit for the Tax Year in Which They Were Pregnant

“Absolutely. Let’s work on term limits next. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Prohibiting Political Appointees From Taking Career Civil Service Jobs and “Burrowing” Into the Bureaucracy

“If this bill’s sponsor believes in local solutions for local problems so much, why is he working on a bill that deregulates coal and undermines EPA regulations at a national level? This seems like it solves one problem by creating several others. Try again please. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Do Power Plants That Burn Coal Waste Need Leeway on Emissions Standards?

“I’ll be frank. He’s tarnished the office of the President in so many ways already. Do we have to let him have this too? Let’s press charges and end this nonsense at least. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Trump Org May Have Broken Law with Golf Course Markers Featuring Presidential Seal

“This is important. A small slowdown on acquiring a lethal weapon that vets buyers is well worth the inconvenience. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Strengthening Background Checks & Requiring Them For All Commercial Gun Sales

“It has been shown time and time again: If there is no legal requirement to report, then most organizations will not. Let’s end the coverups. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should All U.S. Olympic Committee-Recognized Amateur Athletic Organizations be Mandatory Reporters of Sexual Abuse?

“Absolutely. If our Congress is comfortable causing other government workers a loss in pay, then I’m sure it would be very little hardship for its members to apply the same rules to themselves. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Members of Congress Have Their Pay Withheld During a Gov’t Shutdown?

“The argument that federal employees should get used to the risk of furlough or that it’s pay for work they “didn’t do” is ridiculous. It’s work they “couldn’t do” and they should be compensated. If Congress and the President aren’t taking pay cuts over this, neither should anyone else. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: Should Federal Employees Furloughed Because of the Gov’t Shutdown Get Back Pay?

“I wholeheartedly support this bill. If we are ever going to change this toxic part of our culture, it needs to happen on all levels of our society, especially powerful institutions like federal and state governments. Please support this bill and help out an end to harassment. ”

- BRENDAN T

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In Response to: House Unveils Sweeping Sexual Harassment Overhaul Bill