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“As someone who’s seen the bump-stock mod in action, it’s incredibly dangerous, and most folks I know at e range including members of the NRA think it’s dangerous. Ban the mod.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should “Bump Stocks” and Devices That Increase a Semi-Automatic Rifle’s Rate of Fire be Banned?

“Healthcare is a right, pretty sure Jesus didn't heal people with a bill. We have the technology and resources to make it work, stop trying to make something happen that's morally wrong.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Graham-Cassidy: Repealing Obamacare and Giving States Block Grants to Help People Buy Health Insurance

“There needs to be a massive stipulation on this. Being a big guy myself I know that my love handles aren't products of someone else's misdeeds or genetics. That problem is directly related to me stuffing a Burger King whopper in my mouth for breakfast. However I think having a big incentive on pr…”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should Medicare Cover More Obesity Treatments?

“If they aren't law enforcement then the answer is no. ”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: If Local Schools Approve, Should Off-Duty & Retired Cops be Allowed to Carry Concealed Firearms in School Zones as Security?

“Haven taken a few polygraph's for various clearances I honestly have to say they are kind of useless. I mean, it's cool that the creator of Wonder Woman also invented the polygraph machine but having to take one is effective in having folks second guess their intent. If a company wants them to pass…”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should Certain Cops and Military Personnel Not Need to Pass a Polygraph to Work for Customs and Border Protection?

“What is anyone going to deny an innocent infant because their parents were addicts?!?! C'mon guys! Get your shit together!”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should Medicaid Cover Treatment for Infants Born Addicted to Drugs and Their Families?

“As a vet, this would be really nice for the folks that sacrificed their life and body for this country.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should Disabled Vets Get Free, Lifetime Access to National Parks & Federal Recreational Areas?

“I say yes to this legislation, however I find it asinine that we have to pass a bill to prevent this when really it comes down showing parents how to not be shitty slobs.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: HOT CARS Act: Should There be a Warning System For Children Left in Cars?

“I do not support this at all and hope you plan on not supporting it as well. My parents came into this country with a minimum understanding of English so my sister and I could have the chance of a better life. Under this purposes bill, my sister and I would have never made it in the states”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Trump, GOP Senators Unveil Plan to Reduce Legal Immigration

“Yes... f*ck yes they should. Especially if that option is cheaper or yielded results in other patients. All options should be on the table, pass this bill!”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Right to Try Act: Should Terminally Ill Patients be Able to Try Experimental Treatments?

“I'm not saying tax breaks wouldn't help those economic zones, but you gotta invest in technology because those jobs will be driving the economy. Low tax zones in a dead end town really don't mean shit if you can't find a quality job.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Would 'Economic Freedom Zones' With Lower Taxes & Less Regulation Drive Job Growth in Impoverished Areas?

“Outdated, insufficient, short sighted. I'd be down if the bill expanded on green energy and actually protected and preserved wildlife and protected land.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: The Senate's Comprehensive Energy and Natural Resource Reform Bill

“I'd say yes honestly if the percentage was lower and if it were to be optional. But honestly why give more when you've already given taxes for most of the year anyways?”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Letting Taxpayers Put Up to 10% of Their Federal Income Taxes to Paying Down the National Debt & Cutting Spending by an Equal Amount

“I think breaking this up instead of lumping everything together is a better idea, that said the money would go to good use. As a vet, having money for your programs in and out of service would be nice.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: $788 Billion “Minibus”: FY2018 Funding for Defense, Veterans, Energy & Water, and Congress

“It's gotten a lot better, I waited damn near two years to get my clearance when I worked for one of the intelligence agencies and that was the norm. I think any kind of communication with congress about this would be helpful”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: SECRET Act: Do the Feds Need to Tell Congress About the Security Clearance Backlog?

“What other opinion do I have? Yes I want our folks home.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Calling For the Unconditional Release of U.S. Citizens and Residents Imprisoned by Iran

“Bucking the trend here, I've worked in the Intelligence community since 2006. The work that's done there is vastly important to our national security. That said, writing them a blank check isn't wise. The amount of waste I've encountered is sometimes staggering and there needs to be a way around …”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: The Top Secret Intelligence Budget for FY2018

“There is literally no benefit to this, all the trade does is mess with the eco system.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Does the U.S. Need to Stop the Domestic Shark Fin Trade?

“This protects the consumer and getting rid of it is probably not the best idea economically ”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Repealing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Ban on Arbitration

“This kind of only works of your rich and that tax won't cover everything.”

- DERRICK L

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In Response to: Should Income and Payroll Taxes be Eliminated and Replaced by a National Sales Tax?