Does signing a petition online make a difference? If not, why?
963345
We can't be negative - we have to believe that we are making a difference.\n\nAsk yourself, what would happen if you didn't sign it??
982253
It simply needs verification that these are real people whose opinions are relevant to the stated cause, for instance if you get 50 blind people to say they like the looks of the new uniform, it might raise a few eyebrows. (Or 50 sex offenders, the school wouldn't want their opinion either). Have the signers add date and maybe who they are (student, teacher, parent, etc.), the more well known the signers to the people you are presenting the petition to, the better. And another thing, you can never have TOO MANY legitimate signers.
231761
Yes there should be, I will sign your petition. I myself am worried about those kids that come on here and try to solicit themselves anything that can be done to get them there own site would be nice. Plus they are to young to answer the questions we adults ask with maturity and knowledge.
87790
No, the reverse --->it is a huge advantage.  There are larger candidate pools and more passive candidates... Online is awesome for recruiting.
351571
You can have an issue placed on a ballot, and voted on in the community.  You need to get enough signatures, it varies from place to place.  You can put just about anything on the ballot, like, say, you don't want people to wear orange shirts on Tuesdays.  It costs money though, and lots of time, so generally only serious concerns get on ballots.
728568
does it make a difference now?\nb
160135
If you really want to make an impact, try writing your local government officials (mayor, US. Representive, Senator) with a signed statement with lots of signatures. I'm sure your not the only person who wants things to change. Just because 70% of the local population is made up of idiots doesn't mean 15% can't make a dent.
328184
USCIS website has an online case status link. You will need the receipt # of the petition filed to be able to gain access.
78250
First rule; proper spelling, grammar and punctuation are CRITICAL, especially in a petition.  A mispelling or misplaced comma may actually change the entire meaning of a sentence.  Next, remember that you are writing a resolution, so begining it with something like "We, The Undersigned Hereby {Resolve/Decree/Declare} That".  Avoid using or impling the word 'demand', as this may come across as arrogant.  No offense, but you are clearly in no position to be demanding anything, otherwise you wouldn't need this petition.  After the opening line, lay out your case, point by point, in a paragraph form. Though you may be tempted to mae long-winded, grand statements, try to avoid these if at all possible; get to the point.  At the end, the line 'So Signed' followed by the signatures typically works well.  Many juristictions require that you gather proof that these signatures are real, so you should at least request a home phone number be penned next to the signature.  You can be particularly formal and format it like a resolution (WHEREAS...), but this is somewhat harder to do correctly.  Here is a brief example of a petition as a decree:\n\nWe, The Undersigned Decree That\n\nProposed budject cuts to City High School's after school program would be detrimental to all involved... (blah blah)... Thus, we feel that the School Board again deliberate contingency cost-savings measures outlined in Citizens' Proposition 14B.\n\nSo Signed,\n{signiture sheets}\nSubmitted before the City School Board, on the 18th day of March, A.D 2006\n\n---\n\n(here's the same petition in a slightly more pompous 'resolution' format)\n\nWe, The Undersigned Hereby Resolve\n\nWHEREAS City High School's after school activities provide a safe and enriching environment to the students of City.\n\nWHEREAS The City School Board has elected to cut funding to said programs.\n...\nWHEREAS The group Concernced City Cititzens proposed alternative measures, titled Citizens' Proposition 14B\n\nAND WHEREAS Citzens' Proposition 14B was rejected by the Board without due discussion.\n\nTHUS, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED That the Board should deliberate Citizens' Proposition 14B for a period no shorter than 30 days\n\nAND should halt the shut down of the afterschool programs until such a time as 14B has come to a proper vote.\n\nBE IT SO DECLARED ON the 5th day of March, 2006 BY WE, THE UNDERSIGNED\n\n---\n\nVery long answer to a basic question, but I hope this gives you some ideas.  Good luck with your petition - citizen activism rocks!
461612
YES YOU CAN WRITE THEM,CALL THEM AND EMAIL THEM!! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AND YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WORK FOR US!! http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/Surprisingly few people ever write to their United States senators or congressional representatives. Perhaps ninety percent of our citizens live and die without ever taking pen in hand and expressing a single opinion to the people who represent them in Congress. This reluctance to communicate results from the typical and understandable feeling that legislators have no time or inclination to read their mail, that a letter probably won't be answered or answered satisfactorily, that one letter won't make any difference anyway. Based on my own experience, and speaking for myself at least, I can state flatly that these notions are wrong.    *  Write your own views--not someone else's. A personal letter is far better than a form letter, or signature on a petition. Many people will sign petition without reading it just to avoid offending the circulator; form letters are readily recognizable--they usually arrive in batches and usually register the sentiments of the person or lobbying group preparing the form. Form letters often receive form replies. Anyway, I usually know what the major lobbying groups are saying, but I don't often know of your experiences and observations, or what the proposed bill will do to you and for you. A sincere, well-thought-out letter from you can help fill this gap;\n\n    * Give your reasons for taking a stand. Statements such as "Vote against H.R. 100; I'm bitterly opposed" don't help much, but a letter which says, for example, "I'm a small hardware dealer, and H.R. 100 will put me out of business for the following reasons . . ." tells me a lot more.  Maybe I didn't know all the effects of the bill, and your letter will help me understand what it means to an important segment of my constituency.
647419
I'm with you, too, but I think writing your own email and sending it to your own Congressmen is more effective than sending in an identical pre-drafted one.  \n\nI have been writing my Senators, and now am turning to House Reps. Mine is probably a lost cause though, but I will certainly let him know this issue will drive my vote in the election.  I will also contact other House Reps from my state who may have Senatorial ambitions.
510795
Write a petition, get everybody to sign it, and send it to your congressman.  LOL - a lot of good it would do.
695633
You probably have to get a petition going, and get a certain number of signatures on the petition ... then you can approach the local or state election commission and ask them to get the question on the ballot.\n\nActually, it's probably a good idea to contact the election commission first ... find out exactly what's involved, including how many petition signatures you need.\n\n.
104785
Maybe its easier to forge a document. Do some research on the Interenet, what does you employer expect ?
230937
You question isn’t really clear on what you want to do.\n\nAny citizen has the right of petition, for reference check the first article of the Bill of Rights.  \n\nAny citizen nominate (through support signatures if nothing else) any one they wish.\n\nAmending (I assume city codes) are normally done with the support of at least one council member.  However, any citizen can attend city council meetings and propose any amendment to city codes that they wish to propose.\n\nWhat you didn’t ask is how to develop a viable support group for such an effort.  Just because you petition, nominate, or propose amendments, doesn’t mean that this will work.  It is your efforts to develop support that will win the day and this could take years.
651547
people need to know about this and sign it. You should post this in all topics!
899413
Not to my knowledge.  It would be difficult to prove you are who you say you are if you could vote on-line.\n\nLong way of saying...you need to go out to vote.  \n\nNext-time you might consider an absentee ballot.  ; )\n\nFor this time...Go Vote!  LOL