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“Allow Puerto Rico the option to choose statehood if they want it. But if they opt out it should be denied the opportunity for at least eight years unless the other states vote to permit an earlier window for admission.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Puerto Rico be Admitted as a State in 2025 if its Voters Opt for Statehood?

“This is not a bad idea but I would like to see a law requiring Congress to submit all bills which alter the budget to submit to a CBO review and public disclosure prior to passage. The people have right to know what Congress is doing as well what the CBO is doing.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should the Congressional Budget Office Have to Show its Work by Making Data & Models Public?

“Would we dare name a base Fort Rommel after a very respected generally? Obviously not, because he led troops in battle against the United States and our allies.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Military Bases Named After Members of the Confederacy be Renamed?

“No. Let nature take its course. In the meantime we have a stark reminder of the power of man and nature to destroy.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Reforestation & Salvage Projects in National Scenic Areas be Expedited After Catastrophic Events Like Wildfires?

“While it sounds good in principle I believe it is more responsible to require companies which keep personally identifiable info to store it in a secure way and keep their security measures updated against known threats. People also need to be more aware of to whom they are giving there info. After t…”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Companies Face Federal Penalties If They Don't Tell Customers About a Data Breach?

“A Constitutional amendment for parental rights is not necessary. Parents as adults already have the Bill of Rights. ”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should a Constitutional Amendment Protect Parental Rights?

“I believe the government has limited ability to take actions preemptively in the name of national security. But I also believe that if the government decides it is necessary to deprive a U.S. Citizen of her natural and civil rights the government should inform that citizen prior to instituting the a…”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should No Fly & Watch Lists Not Matter Unless a Person Has Been Convicted of Terrorism?

“I am a strong support of individual privacy and net security. Personal messages and correspondence on the "cloud" or the servers of any electronic communications service provider should be considered private property and fall under full 4th amendment protections.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Law Enforcement Have to Get a Warrant Before Searching Your Email?

“Once again I urge my representatives (Senate and Congressional) to defend net neutrality. Do not allow service providers to restrict, impede, throttle, or regulate content and volumes. Vote to keep the net open and accessible to all Americans equally.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Net Neutrality be Overturned?

“Vote no to protect federalism and check federal government over-reach into state's rights. Let states manage their grants as they see fit.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Sarah and Grant’s Law: Cutting Grant Funding for Sanctuary States & Cities

“The so-called global war on terrorism is a rhetorical device not a war. It justifies a massive expansion of executive power, invasion of citizen privacy, extraordinary rendition, life imprisonment without trial, perpetuates the rhetoric of irrational fear and demonizes more than one billion human be…”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should a War Memorial for the Global War on Terrorism be Built on the National Mall?

“In principle this is a good idea. Riders often kill needed laws. However, keep in mind this specifies appropriation bills only. So for another kinds of legislation it is business as usual. I suspect if this does become law the legislators will eventually title their bills so broadly they will still…”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Each Bill in Congress Only Address One Subject?

“What bothers me about this proposal is the humanitarian repercussions of adding PRK to the list of state sponsor of terrorism. This action is unlikely to deter the regime and will further antagonize them. Perhaps some old fashioned diplomacy is a better course of action? Vote no.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should the State Dept. Consider Putting North Korea Back On the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism?

“The benefits of nutritional information for consumers far outweigh the impacts on business interests.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should the FDA's Nutrition Disclosure Requirements be Delayed?

“Vote no. This proposal is an open door to potential abuse.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should Americans Who Join Terror Groups Have Their Citizenship Revoked?

“I oppose this systematic, step-by-step dismantlement of the EPA. All this "saving of money" by cutting regulations, will catch up in the future when once again we will be setting up "super-funds" to clean up evironmental disasters. Has this nation no memory?”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should the EPA Science Advisory Board be Reformed?

“Please oppose this bill. Science by its very definition is falsifiable, and reproducible and the peer review process is established to ensure the integrity and standards of the research are of the highest quality. ”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Do EPA Regulations and Assessments Need to be Based Only on Science That’s Publicly Available?

“The US government has an obligation to protect our natural right to property. The private information which includes my internet browsing history and related information is my personal property. Do not allow anyone to sell or give away my property without my permission. Due your duty as a Congresspe…”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should an FCC Rule Imposing Data Privacy Requirements on Internet Service Providers be Repealed?

“The language of this bill is overly political but considering it deals with first-strike scenarios as opposed to retaliatory strikes it make sense to require congressional approval since there are potentially severe consequences to such an action.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Does the President Need to be Blocked From Launching a Nuclear First Strike Unless Congress Declares War?

“This law should be revised. In principle it is a good idea to require compliance to safe work practices but it is unfair to sanction contractors for unproven claims.”

- JAMES K

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In Response to: Should a Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Disclose Their Labor Law Violations be Repealed?