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Ask Congressman David Jolly (R-FL) and Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) about the issues that are most important to you -- then vote and tell others! Watch the Florida Open Debate for U.S. Senate right here on Monday, April 25, at 7:00 pm EDT. All questions will be chosen from among those that receive the most votes online.
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Can we require gun owners to participate in gun safety classes and use lessons?

There were at least 12,942 gun deaths in the US in 2015. Does the right to bear arms exclude the right to be responsible? Training classes, gun range classes and free gun locks are simply logical.

Submitted by: Cindy from AR
April 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
199

Do you think our Current System is fine ?

Bernie Sanders - Massive System Overhaul Needed. (Current System is Broken.) Hillary Clinton - Current System Working Fine. (Only Small changes needed

Submitted by: Peter Hans Frohwein from FL
April 20, 2016, 2:45 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
182

Should able bodied childless adults be required to work receive food stamps?

Given the success of the program in Maine & Kansas that require able bodied, childless adults to work in order to receive food stamps, would you support a similar program in Florida?

Submitted by: nichos from FL
April 19, 2016, 10:17 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
597

CO2 levels are 404 PPM. What would you do to get it back down below 350 PPM?

Correct answer: My first week in office I’d ask the major fossil fuel companies: "You caused this problem. How are you going to fix it?” I'd highlight their companies until I got an acceptable answer.
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Submitted by: Rich from WA
April 21, 2016, 10:16 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
12

When are we "Finally" going to get a Mass Transit system here in Pinellas County

30 years have passed and buses are still running an hour apart, and do not run frequently or late enough. Enough of traffic congestion, its been time to stop talking an put service on the street!

Submitted by: Danny D. from FL
April 24, 2016, 6:10 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
156

What is your position on captive animals being used for profit?

Legislation and public sentiment is growing against the use of sentient beings used in captivity and for profit. Would you support the ending of animals in captivity for profit.

Submitted by: JMO
April 21, 2016, 1:59 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
170

Why are foreclosures still happening hundreds throughout the nation daily.

After all the white papers,and all the fines and settlements are Big Banks/Servicers being allowed to foreclose on fraudulent,deceptive,and misleading loans and courts and judges help them?Why?

Submitted by: DonDadda from CA
April 21, 2016, 1:54 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
557

Do you think that the people should have the right to vote out elected officials

everyday we complain about congress and others and loath their style of practice, corruption, and their decisions. We should have the right to vote them in and out of office, one person, one vote

Submitted by: master kang from NH
April 21, 2016, 4:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
526

Will you vote to repeal the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000?

The Commodity Futures Modernization Act allowed investment banks/hedge funds unprecedented participation in the commodities markets (oil, grains) resulting in a massive price increases for consumers.

Submitted by: John P. from FL
April 23, 2016, 10:48 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
153

Will you recall (if legal) Gov Scott for not expanding medicaid for the poor?

Hundreds are dying for lack of access to health care providers. I am personally vulnerable to that fact

Submitted by: Ahmad G. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:20 p.m.
Issue area: Health
27

Suicide and prescription drugs.

What can be done to better prepare our emergency rooms and behavioral health hospitals for the compassionate care of those who come to them after suicide attempts, what ever the reasons?

Submitted by: Cynthia F. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:16 p.m.
Issue area: Health
357

is Bernie's political revolution going to end after the 2016 elections ?

the political revolution has relied a lot on the elections as a deadline...when normally revolutions have no time limits.what is the future of this revolution regardless to the elections ?

Submitted by: Nader from FL
April 21, 2016, 11:14 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
52

Why isn't public consensus offered as a replacement for rigged elections?

Public consensus allows public partication during the decision making process. Public participation prevents harm from being overlooked.

Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 8:04 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
422

Do you support full funding of the LWCF, and creation of new national forests?

In the last 70 years, the USA has lost much of its of farmland, wild land, wilderness, forests, watersheds & mountains to suburban sprawl, second homes, & coal mining. We need to return to TR's vision

Submitted by: Philip L. from NJ
April 19, 2016, 9:06 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
117

What should be done to curb greed and profit-at-the-cost-of-others?

As it stands profit is everything, at the expense of everyone. If we instead create a culture of helping others, we ultimately help ourselves. Maximization if overrated, except for those at the top.

Submitted by: takinggivesyounothing from CA
April 21, 2016, 9:09 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
171

If elected, tell how you'll work w/those elected officials w/whom you disagree.

America's strength is our diversity. Not cooperating on this bill b/c you disagree on that bill is non-productive & nonsensical. Tell us why we should vote for you.

Submitted by: DrFrance from KY
April 21, 2016, 3:35 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
2

Would you end 'qualified immunities' that insulate police from accountability?

Those demanding smaller government always support increased police powers - search, seizure, profiling, jailing, surveillance, attacks on speech, use of force - which IS Big Government, by definition.

Submitted by: scottie_b2Rad from MO
April 25, 2016, 2:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
5

How do you propose to balance the budget?

All other issues become moot if we suddenly must pay our creditors all the money we owe--or if interest rates rise and we "only" must pay the interest.

Submitted by: fiscalcon/sociallib from IL
April 25, 2016, 1:19 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
83

Be specific: how will your agenda restore prestige & autonomy to teachers?

Enrollment's decreasing significantly in Colleges of Education, while 50% of new teachers quit within 5 years and experienced teachers are leaving. How will you prevent the impending education crisis?
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Submitted by: ladyjulbug from KY
April 22, 2016, 2:39 a.m.
Issue area: Education
38

Do you support removing all profit from arms makers and dealers?

If we remove all profit from the arms creators, won't there shareholders want to go elsewhere?

Submitted by: rexford w. from ME
April 24, 2016, 5:02 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
55

How would you resolve and protect the Citizens from ID Theft?

Among metro areas, South Florida topped the list for ID-theft complaints for the fifth year in a row, according to figures released by the Federal Trade Commission.

Submitted by: Anna B. from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
51

Will you support a Complete Streets policy to reform the layout of FL's cities?

Across the United States, 32 state governments have adopted Complete Street policies which redesign streets to allow equal access for bicycle, buses, + pedestrians. Mobility & safety = better society.
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Submitted by: Dominic from CT
April 22, 2016, 3:22 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
125

Do you support buying Big Sugar land south of Lake O to fix our broken plumbing?

Our inshore estuaries are collapsing due to the fresh water discharges out of Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay and the Everglades are dying of thirst.

Submitted by: Dave Preston from FL
April 25, 2016, 2:27 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
237

The Future of the Florida Everglades

What will you do to make sure that the Florida Everglades will remain safe and not open to destruction and pollution?

Submitted by: Kaypool from RI
April 21, 2016, 5:29 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
32

How important is objectivity, and how does it relate to truth?

An abstract question but nonetheless essential to ask to all politicians. Some target the pathos/ethos of citizens while others target logos. Should logic be better emphasized?

Submitted by: Raspica Blue Gaming from IA
April 21, 2016, 9:13 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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