Who would I contact in the state of California to try and stop a bill from being passed?
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http://www.petitiononline.com/nosb861/petition.html\n\nThanks for letting me know there is an effort to rid the population of pitt bulls.  (BTW, the bill is not about having them put down.)  This is not about biased opinions, this is about the science of genetics.  These dogs are walking time bombs.  Look at the anatomy of their jaws and the size of their head.\n\nI worked in surgery for years and saw the damage these dogs can do.  They will de-glove (yes, it's true) the face first before mauling the victim to death.  This is a genetic fact.  So, OK, maybe they can be trained to stop...are you 100% certain of that? Look what happens when someone tries to get them off the victim.  Look at the force it takes.  More damage.  I truly feel sorry for the life of a pitt bull.  They are abused beyond belief.  The agressiveness is not exclusive to this breed...I got that already. \n\nWhat is your logic?  Help me understand your position.  I have done extensive research and it's NOT about personal opinions.  It's not about what a dog trainer says, a breeder, or someone who owns 10 of them extolling their sweet behavior. \n\nLet me ask you this; If a pitt bull who lived next door to you jumped over the fence for any reason and killed the person you loved the most, and you found out that the owners treated the dog well and responsibly trained her/him to respect and be mannerly, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO KILL?  Would you continue defending the breed? That goes for Rotts and Dobbies, too.  I base my opinions on academic research that explains their behavior.  \n\nThe Bill asks for mandatory neutering w/ anesthesia...no pain.  That will make a 0 population over time.  Unless you actually see a person who has had catastrophic damage, I doubt that this posting will make any difference.  Hope I'm wrong.  I'm trying to see both sides.
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Approach a Consumer Protection Society and through them fight.\n\nIn the mean time (1) Approach the highest official you know, with a detailed complaint in writing. Take an acknowledgement from him, may be a signature on an extra copy of your complaint.\n(2)Most newspapers have complaint columns on certain days of the week. Write them.
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This will def help you out! \n\n"Getting Bill Collectors Off Your Back \n\nHere's how to get bill collectors to stop harassing you!\n\nAre you in debt—and avoiding ringing phones, ignoring your mail and only hesitatingly opening the door—all to steer clear of the dreaded bill collector? \n\nNo one likes dealing with these people. But the good news is that the law forbids repeated harassment by bill collectors—and gives you the right to sue for violations. If you complain loudly enough—and you've got proof backing you up—you have a chance to get the entire debt canceled. \n\nThere are two types of bill collectors. (No, not nasty and even nastier.) Some bill collectors work for the original creditor, the business or person who first extended you credit or loaned you money. Others work for a collection agency, a company hired by an original creditor to collect its debt. \n\nThe difference is important. You have much greater legal protection against harassment by debt collectors who work for collection agencies, because they are governed by a federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA. \n\nTell Them to Stop\n\nFew consumers know that under the FDCPA, you have the right to tell a collection agency employee to bug off. Simply send a letter stating that you want the collection agency to cease all communications with you. All agency employees are then prohibited from contacting you, except to tell you that collection efforts have ended or that the collection agency or original creditor may sue you. \nDebt collectors, however, are notorious for breaking the law—contacting people who have sent a cease-contact letter, or violating other provisions of the FDCPA. \n\nDocument Illegal Behavior\n\nTo get results, you need proof of the illegal behavior. If phone calls from someone from a collection agency violate the law, try to tape the next harassing phone call you get. In most states, you can tape a conversation without telling the other party, as long as you are a party to the conversation. That's because the law allows you to record any conversation in which at least one party consents to the taping, and you can be the one who consents. \n\nIn a dozen states (listed below), however, it's illegal to record a conversation, unless you get the permission of the person to whom you are speaking, or at least warn the person that the conversation may be recorded. \n\nDon't record a conversation without the debt collector's knowledge in: \nCalifornia \nConnecticut \nDelaware \nFlorida \nIllinois \nMaryland \nMassachusetts \nMichigan \nMontana \nNew Hampshire \nPennsylvania \nWashington \n\nIf you can't tape the conversation, try to get a witness. Have the witness listen on a phone extension while you and the collector talk. Try to get the collector to repeat the earlier illegal statements. \n\nIt's illegal for bill collectors to: \n\nContact third parties, other than an attorney or a credit bureau, except to locate you \nCall you repeatedly or contact you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. \n\nContact you at work if your employer prohibits it \nUse or threaten to use violence \nUse obscene or profane language \nPlace telephone calls to you without identifying themselves as bill collectors \nClaim you owe more than you do \nClaim to be attorneys \nClaim that you'll be imprisoned or your property will be seized \nSend you a paper that resembles a legal document \nAdd unauthorized interest, fees or charges \n\nFile a Complaint\n\nOnce you have the conversation taped or witnessed, you can make an official complaint. The federal agency that oversees collection agencies will send you a complaint form if you ask, or you can simply write a letter. Contact the Federal Trade Commission at 6th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580. Include the collection agency's name and address, the name of the collector, the dates and times of the conversations, and the names of any wit
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Call toll free 1 888 1222 from your phone line, or you may go to www.DoNotCall.gov\n\nThat's how to stop telemarketing calls.\n\nWishing you the best.\nDawn
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You can contact him through "Write your Representative"\nhttp://www.house.gov/writerep/\n\n\nOr call any of his offices:\n\n137 East Weber Ave \nStockton, CA 95302 \n(209) 946-0361 \nFax: 946-0347 \n800-356-6424\n\n1321 I Street, Suite 1 \nModesto, CA 95354\n(209) 527-1914 \nFax: 527-5748 \n800-356-6424\n\nMerced County Administration Bldg.\n2222 M Street, Suite 305\nMerced, CA 95340 \n(209) 383-4455 \nFax: 726-1065 \n800-356-6424\n\n435 Cannon Building\nWashington, DC 20515\n(202) 225-6131\nFax: 225-0819\n800-356-6424
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First of all, you may not know all the facts.  However, if you are certain, I would contact the state, probably the Department of Social Services.  If not, they will be able to direct you to the proper person.  It's good to see someone stepping up to try and put an end to slakers taking advantage of the system.  Thanks.
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Call the A.C.L.U. they may be able to help.
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call 1-800-get-real and see if someone there can halp you out.
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talk to your local city council or county board of supervisors
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Call your lawyer and have them handle it.
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Also you can try the link below.  A Great Big WOOO-HOOOO to you.  Thanks for helping spread the word!  It is so easy to contact the correct lawmaker for your district.
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Once you tell a bill collector to stop calling you they must you on a "Do-Not-Call" list. If they continue to call you just call the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and they should be able to help you out. Yeah I know I used to be a telemarketer.
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Tell him that you are just going to pick someone, participating or not, and send him the bill.  He is going to be legally responsible for the charges regardless of whether or not he authorized because the insurance is his and the decision to treat is yours (as custodial guardian).  Offer him the opportunity to give you the information so that you can try to choose someone that will cost him less money.  People will almost always respond to real threats to their pocketbook.
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ask a laywer that works in California
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Just get a post office box, or if you have family in CA have a certain bill sent to their house to substantiate that you live in CA still.
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If this is being initiated by the tax people, you need to pay your tax bill.  Call the county and have a talk.
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Call a lawyer, you might be able to take legal action.