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
Do you support a more accurate method of calculating social security increases?
With the real cost of living increases running at more than 10-20% per year, a better method of calculating actual COLA is badly needed. In addition, a "catch up" increase must also be paid out.
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.
What will you do to keep religious teachings and ideas out of our public schools?
Increasing legislation in many states challenging the secular and scientific fact based teaching. Need federal legislation once and for all to stop this.
What would you do about those who can't work (health, etc.) and the jobless?
There's no aid for those who are unable to work, in the process of applying for disability aid, and there simply aren't jobs for all. What should we do about them?
Would you support a corporate media tax to increase funding for public news?
Bias in corporate media is destroying our democracy. The BBC in Britain, as an alternative 4th branch of government example, is funded by direct TV licensing. Why can't we have something comparable?
Do you have a plan to help seniors with rising housing and medical costs?
As a senior, I live on Social Security. Every year my rent goes up, even when my check remains the same. Is there no break for the elderly?
Would you agree that representative government in the USA has failed?
Our failed national and internal policies have allowed bankers to commit crimes without consequences, elected officials to wage wars without end & facilitation of inequitable distribution of wealth.
Would you support the Tax Filing Simplification Act?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has proposed having the IRS fill out everyone's tax forms, to save time and money, and ensure everyone entitled to EITC benefits can receive them.
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How was your campaign funded? How have you served the people who voted you in?
Senators should be put on the spot regularly about their record. What have they done with their time in congress? Whose interests are they looking out for?
Will you support increased funding of basic research?
Basic research is the engine that feeds technological breakthroughs. Basic research funding has been cut in favor of achieving goals and Department of Defense is no longer allowed to fund it.
Is tuition free college really possible?
Would it be too much to ask for congress to actually pass the bill. This would require everyone to agree. Wouldn't it be more realistic to make universities flat rate, and erase interest rates?
Do you support the use of whichever gender restroom a person identifies with?
Should people be allowed to use whichever restroom they prefer based on the gender they identify with or should people continue to use the restroom aligned with their biological gender?
Will you revise Stand Your Ground laws so they do not apply in public spaces?
Public places like side walks, streets, parks etc.
What is your recovery strategy from the tenure of Governor Scott?
What steps would you take to help the citizens of Florida begin to recover from the abuse and neglect brought on by Governor Scott and his corporate cronies?
Would you support a Carbon Tax and other emissions taxes?
We could raise $1.2 Trillion over 10 years while combating global warming and helping our oceans recover from acidification.
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Why is free public education pie in the sky?
60 years ago education at California state universities was virtually free. Most European countries have free college education.
Would you work to reduce the deficit by increasing funding for the IRS?
This would allow more audits of business owners who are currently avoiding $180 billion in lawful taxes by under reporting their business income.
Will you support ending eminent domain for private gain?
Landowners should not be forced by Big Oil to take risky pipelines on their land. If we keep building new fossil fuel infrastructure then we keep on contributing to climate change.
Do you agree with Heather Hironimus' treatment by the criminal justice system?
In early 2015, Heather Hironimus was forced, in handcuffs, to sign a consent form allowing for her son Chase to be circumcised. Do you support forced consent and forced surgery on minors?
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Why are there 40,000 american troops in Germany 71 years after the war finished?
No money for extra police, no money for schools but we pump taxpayer money into the strongest economy in Europe?!