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1. CLEMENCY for RICHARD DIGUGLIELMO 
OVER 1200 + SIGNATURES ON 1st PETITION
to view 1st petition click here: http://www.richarddiguglielmo.org/sign-letter/name-list-1
LETS GET THIS 2ND PETITION EVEN HIGHER
THE COALITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, LABOR UNIONS, CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPRISONED NYPD OFFICER RICHARD DIGUGLIELMO
We are requesting your support for a clemency application of Richard DiGuglielmo, a veteran of the New York Police Department who was convicted of depraved indifference murder after a series of tragic events in which Officer DiGuglielmo shot and killed a man who had struck Officer DiGuglielmo's father with a metal baseball bat. Additional information about Officer DiGuglielmo and his case is available at http://www.richarddiguglielmo.org/
As you may know Officer DiGuglielmo was convicted of a murder stemming from a 1996 off-duty incident where he effectively saved his father's life. A New York State Supreme Court Justice subsequently released Officer DiGuglielmo in 2008 only for Officer DiGuglielmo's conviction to be re-instated after 20 months of freedom by a NYS Court of Appeals decision. A recent and probably final decision by the United States Court of Appeals has affirmed the NYS Court of Appeals decision. In the courts opinion they effectively stated that Officer DiGuglielmo's gun was a more serious threat than the baseball bat used to strike his Officer DiGuglielmo's father with TWICE! The court further opined, that Charles Campbell lacked intent to use the baseball bat as a deadly weapon because he never struck DiGuglielmo Sr. near the head or other vital area!
Article 35 of the NYS Penal Law effectively states: A person may use physical force upon another person when and to the extent he or she reasonably believes such to be necessary to defend himself, herself or a third person from what he or she reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful physical force by such other person.
In People v. Talbert, the court held that an object as ordinary as a broom handle could be considered a weapon under the Penal Law if there exist the requisite intent to use the object unlawfully against another. The object in question was a broom handle…in Officer DiGUGLIELMO 'S CASE IT WAS A METAL BASEBALL BAT!
We have effectively come to a point of critical mass in relation to this case. The rulings by the NYS and Federal Appeals Courts in relation to this case have enormous ramifications nationwide for Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Citizens who may have to use deadly physical force. At this point there are no legal options left. We need your support in our effort to petition the NYS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for clemency. We eagerly await your response.
ACT NOW….
2. Stop the Execution of Saeed Malekpour, Iranian-Canadian Comp Programmer, Imminent Execution!
Iran is imprisoning and abusing an American pastor because of his faith. Iran, home of one of the world’s most radical Islamic regimes, is holding American Pastor Saeed Abedini because he is a Christian, refusing to release him, and subjecting him to unspeakable abuse.
At the ACLJ, we are launching an international campaign to free Pastor Saeed, and we need Americans to mobilize for religious liberty.
Urge the President, the State Department, and every Member of Congress to take a stand for an American Christian.
In 1998 Canada implemented a new fire arms law in wich extensive background checks are conducted. Licences have been denied and revoked. To date, mass fatalities have dropped as firearms are less abundant. The U.S. has a slightly similar law called the Brady Handgun Control Act, however it seems that there is no real attempt to ensure firearms are not left in the wrong hands.
True there will always be home invasions and the possibility of one being taken however the fewer the gun population, the less potential for tragedy. It is not a human right to bare arms privately, it is a privilege. Had this privilege been taken seriously by the gun owner and the government perhaps the 27 people (20 of which were elementary age children) who were shot and killed would be spending this Saturday preparing for the holiday.
Please sign this petition for tougher gun control and penalties.
4. Allow more than one cooling unit w/o additional fees
The City of Alamogordo Public Housing Authority states in it's appliance policy that they will apply a $25.00 charge per month per additional cooling unit on your tenant account.
They only want us to have one cooling unit for our homes, which is not enough to cool off the entire housing unit. Many residents cannot afford to pay an extra $25.00 a month plus their rent. Many residents are on fixed incomes and have young children.
We believe this is also a health hazard because of the heat in Alamogordo. Most units are very hot without extra cooling units and this puts all the residents and children at risk of getting sick.
Also, the Public Housing Authority has used money to build a laundry facility, new porches, and new fences but they will not use money to provide a cooling unit to cool off our entire living unit.
We believe the residents should have say in what should be built or added to the units since we are the ones who live here.
5. Call for Support for a Palestinian State
The Palestinian people need our unconditional support. If you visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_State, you can find many countries and people are ready to declare their support for a Palestinian State.
6. Review White House Petitions Site
The Obama Administration created a petition site in September, 2011. This author submitted a petition similar to the one at the bottom of this page a few months later, but it expired without acquiring enough signatures. Since then, this page has been maintained at GoPetition for anyone else wishing to endorse it.
Whether or not this new petition is successful, this page's chronological list of open petitions will be maintained as a public service. Signature totals will be updated daily as a general rule, and expired petitions will be removed at least once a week. Note: For easier access in the future, www.newpage.info will return you to this page.
Every signature total you see below is linked to its petition's WhiteHouse.Gov page. Bear in mind that petitions expire after 30 days if they fail to cross 2 separate thresholds:
1. 150 - to become visible to visitors at the WhiteHouse.Gov petition site, and therefore here as well. Authors must prove the viability of their petitions by somehow acquiring this initial support on their own. And thus far, the vast majority have failed to make it.
2. 100,000 - to generate an official response from the Obama Administration. This second threshold was increased from its previous level of 25,000 on January 15, 2013. It was initially set at 5,000 when the site was launched, but was raised to 25,000 a week later after "more than 375,000 people" had already created accounts.
(2,136) Demand the release of former Marine Armando Torres.
(1,201) Help Sachem School District
(973) Add Doctor's of Physical Therapy (DPT) to the National Health Corps Student Loan Repayment Program.
(797) Immediately release & exonerate political prisoner, N.A. Poe, who was arrested for exercising his right to free speech.
(12,011) Side with the blind over obstructionist companies to secure a Treaty for the Blind that makes books accessible globally.
(2,016) Get DOJ to investigate who forged emails from the White House in regard to Benghazi. Charge, prosecute and jail them!
(1,807) Correct the IRS's misinterpretation of 501 c4s
(1,322) take steps with our allies and the UN to put pressure on the Iranian government to release Pastor Behnam Irani.
(800) Exercise clemency for crack sentences imposed under old guidelines, for prisoners who have satisfied new minimums.
(418) Invite Medea Benjamin to the White House for a beer.
(4,135) Remove all present and former Monsanto employees/contractors/consultants from FDA employment or involvement of any kind.
(12,404) Prohibit Straight Men From Driving
(1,234) Ask Chinese government to end persecutions against participants of Tiananmen Democracy Movement.
(1,884) Acknowledge the March Against Monsanto protest!
(3,788) Ban the use of harmful pesticides that are decimating our bee population.
(1,510) Arrest John McCain & Investigate US State Department & Clandestine Activity in Syria
(1,056) Add occupational therapy as a "mental and behavioral health profession" under the federal loan forgiveness program.
(563) Address concerns about the rise of Hungary's anti-semitic, anti-ziganist Jobbik party before history repeats itself
(545) ...please release Puerto Rican patriot and Vietnam Veteran Oscar López Rivera.
(1,378) Have President Obama PUBLICLY apologize to George Zimmerman for infringing on his right to a fair trial.
(1,091) Sign the Rights on the Transplant of Sara Murnaghan. She needs this transplant, regardless of her age. The transplant po
(1,076) Bar Facebook from removing offensive pages, under violation of our First Amendment rights
(914) Require Office of Personnel Management to Show Data Justifying Regulations That Hurts $250,000,000 in Annual Donations
(15,466) Condemn the actions taken against peaceful protesters in Istanbul Turkey.
(7,613) repeal Monsanto Protection Act (section 735 of US H.R. 933)
(2,968) Not allow Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER to end "open riding" at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular
(986) Investigate fully into the murder of Ibragim Todashev and those who killed him should be granted a trial.
(445) SPEED UP THE PASSAGE OF THE ETEPLIRSEN DRUG FOR THE TREATMENT OF DUCHENNES MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
(395) Reparations for African Americans
(4,381) Restore fairness to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common shareholders.
(3,481) Block shipment of pepper gas to Turkey which are used to suppress people who are using their right to free expression
(711) President Obama requests Chinese president Xi Jinping to stop forced house demolition in June 7-8 summit in California
(629) Teach public school children the truth: ANTI-RACIST IS A CODE WORD FOR ANTI-WHITE!
(517) Have Public School Students recite the STOP WHITE GENOCIDE Mantra
(1,553) Ask the CDC to conduct a study comparing vaccinated vs unvaccinated children.
(1,265) Force all Law Enforcement Officers to wear uniform embedded cameras.
(12,698) Re: Petition to STOP THE FURLOUGHS Dear President
(6,508) Free Bradley Manning.
(688) Withdraw Aid to the Philippines to Help Save Suffering Elephant
(13,960) Repeal, in whole or in part, the U.S.A. Patriot Act, in order to stop secret, warrantless collection of data.
(6,105) Impeach federal judge Roger Vinson for authorizing warrantless NSA surveillance of millions of Americans' phone records.
(3,228) Drop the investigation against Deric Lostutter aka KYAnonymous.
(1,640) Add to the eligibility requirement for running for public office that candidates must pass a test on the US Constitution
(966) REMOVE Maricopa County Sheriff Joseph Arpaio from his position.
(601) add transgender people the the repeal of don't ask, don't tell and equal rights and safety for all LGBT people.
(23,805) We Demand President Obama Resign
(1,914) Order the USFWS to MAINTAIN Federal protections for the Gray Wolf under the Endangered Species Act.
(1,359) Help Russian LGBT! Add members of Russian Duma Mizulina, Geleznyak, Batalina and others who will vote for anti-gay law!
(345) Clean house at the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro program.
(85,003) Pardon Edward Snowden
(7,000) Declassify and Discontinue Government Surveillance of Phone Records and Internet Activity
(398) Revise the tape test method in the military body fat standards. Good service member's are being kicked out.
(182) Take Action to Ban GMO's & End Monsanto's Reign Over The Food Supply by Harvest, 2013!
(7,001) President Obama, if you believe in NSA surveillance, we challenge you to a live, public debate with Edward Snowden.
(2,008) CUT FUNDING TO 'CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS'
(1,798) Let Glenn Greenwald Interview President Obama About The NSA
(1,577) Halt the $20 million severance package to AMR CEO Tom Horton
(501) Save Girard College
(491) Attend the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Person and Speak for the Equal Inclusion of Gay Youth and Adults
(269) replace the existing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors.
(895) Condemn the actions taken against peaceful protesters in Turkey.
(873) Mr. President: Take the Stage at the National Boy Scout Jamboree and Speak Out for Equality and Inclusion for All Scouts
(966) Reform the Federal Reserve System
(240) pardon Dr Aafia Siddiqi detained for more than ten years as a matter of urgency.
(7,615) Ban Creationism and Intelligent Design in the science classroom as federal law.
(2,655) record all senate and congressional phone, email, and chat correspondence and make it public for anyone to see.
(3,267) Restore the national moto "E Pluribus Unum".
7. Put the DIXIE CHICKS back on the RADIO!
Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship. "[e]veryone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference" and "everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice".
8. Petition against Bill S.978
The bill states that you will not be allowed to stream or post any music or video game play on the Internet. That includes Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and any other major websites. There are many people who's jobs involve posting videos on YouTube. These people who work for gaming companies like Machinima.
If this bill were to pass, many people can lose their jobs. Another example is how some people can become famous by posting themselves on YouTube and singing songs. Many people may dislike Justin Beiber, but he still became famous and signed to a record deal by posting himself on YouTube singing songs by other artists.
What is a Puppy Mill?
A puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. Unlike responsible breeders, who place the utmost importance on producing the healthiest puppies possible, breeding at puppy mills is performed without consideration of genetic quality. This results in generations of dogs with unchecked hereditary defects.
Puppy mill puppies are typically sold to pet shops—usually through a broker, or middleman—and marketed as young as eight weeks of age. The lineage records of puppy mill dogs are often falsified.
How Are Animals Treated in Puppy Mills?
Puppy mills usually house dogs in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, without adequate veterinary care, food, water and socialization. Puppy mill dogs do not get to experience treats, toys, exercise or basic grooming. To minimize waste clean-up, dogs are often kept in cages with wire flooring that injures their paws and legs—and it is not unusual for cages to be stacked up in columns. Breeder dogs at mills might spend their entire lives outdoors, exposed to the elements—or crammed inside filthy structures where they never get the chance to feel the sun or a gust of fresh air on their faces.
What Are Common Problems of Puppy Mill Dogs?
Epilepsy
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Musculoskeletal disorders (hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, etc.) Endocrine disorders (diabetes, hyperthyroidism)
Blood disorders (anemia, Von Willebrand disease)
Deafness
Eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy, etc.) Respiratory disorders
On top of that, puppies often arrive in pet stores—and their new homes—with diseases or infirmities. These can include:
Giardia
Parvo Virus
Distemper
Upper respiratory infections
Kennel cough
Pneumonia
Mange
Fleas
Ticks
Intestinal parasites
Heart Worms
Chronic diarrhoea
10. EUROPE HAS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MILLIONS OF STREET ANIMALS!
Right in the middle of Europe, millions of street animals are dying year in year out: in killing camps who call themselves animal shelters, or in “freedom” – of hunger, cold, diseases, poison.
Granted, you’ll find local laws forbidding the above – but often enough neither local authorities nor elements of the executive authorities do comply with the laws. Even the most barbarian cruelties to animals go without prosecution because it is not avenged, as a rule.
On December 1st, 2009 the treaty of Lisbon (so-called EU reformation treaty) became effective. The major agreement states that the Union and its member states have to take account of the well-being of the animals as feeling beings.
But the ratification of this treaty does not automatically imply the end of the brute widespread deaths.
This is why we need to suit the action to the word.
11. Kamloops FASD Coalition / Action Group
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is "Brain damage" it is a continuum of birth defects, caused by prenatal consumption of alcohol. Effects range from/ physical/cognitive/behavioral and or learning disabilities with life long implications.
FASD has attained World wide Recognition. With many Countries implementing the Requirement of Labeling of alcohol and providing Strategies of Support for the Children,youth, adults Parents and Care providers impacted by this disorder.
We are Canadian Parents, Families and Support Workers banding together trying to ensure Canada follows suit with implementing the same set of Guidelines, Regulations and Strategies.
12. Allow the creation of e-petitions on council website
Do you think petitions are a powerful way of getting politicians and councillors to listen to the views of the general public?
Currently, local Redbridge residents can only create a paper petition on which they collect original penned signatures by going out to public events and asking people in person to sign if they agree.
An electronic petition (e-petition) is created on a secure website, like the Redbridge borough website ‘Redbridge i”, and ensures that each petition reaches a wider audience of potentially thousands of local residents via their home computers, public libraries and study centres etc. It could be available along with other services on our Local Authority website – ‘Redbridge i’.
Did you know that at least 75% of all 33 London boroughs have an e-petition facility on their local government website and that Redbridge is one of the few that has no e-petition facility on their website?
Having a properly functioning e-petition facility available for local residents on the local authority website; along with other common services, would open up a channel of communication and accountability between the council and the local residents on a level never before seen.
13. Support a People's Constitution
1. Make a new people's constitution where all are accountable to the people;
2. A fully transparent system run by the people for the people with the environment taking the lead.
14. Free Hadi Abedi Bakhoda, a very ill political prisoner!
Hadi Abedi Bakhoda is a political prisoner of the 1980s on charges of supporting the main Iranian opposition People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). He was tortured and shot by the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), when arrested.
His spinal cord was damaged in such a way that he now cannot walk and is in a wheelchair since the incident. The shooting also damaged other organs including his kidneys and his bladder that had failed totally. Since then, he suffers from debilitating physical complications as a result of his injuries. Abedi Bakhoda's wife and Mehri Javan Mahjub (a former prisoner) were arrested and sent to Lakan Prison. His brother, Hormoz, was executed by the Iranian regime on similar charges.
Branch One of the Revolutionary Court condemned Hadi Abedi-Bakhoda for two years imprisonment in 2009 (he then was transferred to the Lakan prison in Rasht in Nov 2009) even if he was not capable of imprisonment due because of his severe physical infirmities. The coroner's office, prison clinic and other health institutes confirmed this fact at the time and also demanded his release but the Intelligence Ministry and the Revolutionary Court have never paid attention to his conditions, therefore, he was transferred to prison.
Hadi Abedi-Bakhoda is sent to hospital only when his conditions become very critical, but ultimately because of his fragile health, they are forced to give him sick-leave.
According to Human Rights Activists in Iran, on Monday May 23, 2011, the Revolutionary Court of Rasht (Branch One) summoned Hadi Abedi-Bakhoda to notify him that the lash ruling against him would have been carried out despite his health conditions (his bladder was not functioning properly and he was suffering from a severe kidney disorder) and did not even consider the fact that he was in a wheelchair: he then received 51 lashes for the alleged crime of not reporting to the Lakan prison in Rasht on time when he was hospitalized during a sick-leave.
15. Replace the BC RCMP with Provicial Police Force
The BC Government is in negotiations with the RCMP to renew their contract in 2012.
With all the problems with RCMP officers being charged with criminal offenses and being suspended with pay for years while it works it's way through the courts and then through internal RCMP discipline committees the BC Government and the people have no say in in the mandate of the RCMP only Ottawa has jurisdiction, it's time to replace them with a provincial and municipal force.
16. Stop BC RCMP renewal contract without public consultation
The BC Government is in negotiations with the RCMP to renew their contract for policing in 2012.
With past performance of RCMP officers being charged with criminal offenses and rising they are reassigned to desk duty or to sit at home with full pay until all court cases have been dealt with, most cases take years and if convicted they then go through a RCMP internal review (1 year at least)before discipline If any!
There is another petition to oust the RCMP altogether from BC,
http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41557.html
17. Rights of Tenure for Boat and Houseboat Dwellers
Legislation for, the protection of boat and houseboat or floating home dwellers and their rights of tenure are urgently needed in the UK.
Over 150.000 people in Great Britain alone, live and reside full time on board their boats, houseboats or floating homes.
And yet there are no legislation in the UK to protect the rights of tenure for floating communities and their dwellers.
Travellers and Gypsies have their rights, so should boat dwellers too!
This Campaign is for the Legislation of the;
* Rights of Tenure / Housing Rights for boat or houseboat dwellers.
* Protection, security and safety for boat, houseboat and floating home dwellers and their communities.
Vogue La Galere! / Push The Boat!
Campaign Movement for the rights of tenure for boat and houseboat dwellers. Please Help and sign and spread the word. Follow twitter @domportucallis
*Thank you!*
18. Theresa May to stay in Post of Equalities Minister
In the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat cabinet Theresa May has been appointed as Minister for Women and Equality.
Prior to this appointment her voting record on gay rights has included:
She voted against lowering the age of consent in homosexual relationships to 16.
She voted against gay adoption rights.
We would like to make it clear that this campaign is not politically motivated, and is in no way a campaign against any political party.
Furthermore it is campaigning only for Theresa May's continuation in this specific post, as she is entitled to her opinions as much as anyone else, and also has a right to vote on what she believes rather than pressurised to vote a certain way.
If anyone thinks she is prejudiced though I suggest you visit this link: http://bit.ly/d3JztG
This petition is designed to counteract a petition already launched demanding her removal from this position, and to support her views. Not everyone agrees or accepts the current stance on Gays.
19. Verizon DSL Internet Service to John Wolford Road Waterford, VA 20197
Residents living on John Wolford Road Waterford, Virginia, currently have no access to high speed internet services other that "dial-up" or sattellite internet.
Our modern lives now require us to access and use the internet for school, work, or leisure.
Without high speed internet at low prices, we are unable to use the many benefits that the internet has to offer.
20. The fifht Season Of PRISON BREAK
I want to know if the producers will do a new season of Prison Break if we do a lot of petitions
21. Help The Homeless of Nevada
In Nevada over 15 percent of people are unemployed. This makes it hard for people to pay for homes, food and other necessities.
Some of these homeless and less fortunate people are our youth. These people of our future need support and help to make it through these hard times.
22. Request to close down AnzKillaBoy's account
We the undersigned wish and hope to voice our objection to the continued slander of a certain member of the YouTube community by the usernames of AnzKillaBoy and AnzKillerBoy9. He has not only defamed the late Michael Jackson's name, memory and legacy but has also sexually harassed female members of the community in support of Michael, threatened male members in support of Michael, and constantly seeks to spread hate, racism, and lies not only pertaining to Michael, but also pertaining to his loyal fans and supporters. He does this by constantly spamming Mr. Jackson's videos, videos in support of him and channels in support of him, including Mr. Jackson's own channel.
Michael Jackson was and still is one of the greatest entertainers, if not the greatest, of the world. He has moved barriers of race, gender, language, nationality ,social ranking, and religion to give the world a sense of escapism and to show them that united we achieve more. United we live in peace. United we can heal the world. He did this not only with his music but with his actions and his undying love for the world, its creatures and its people. This is why we, the fans of Michael Jackson, have begun this petition and signed it. To unite and do something for Michael. Mr. Jackson deserved nothing but respect and since it wasn't given to him in life, we must fight to give it to him in death. And as such we ask the adminstrators of YouTube to analyze AnzKillaBoy's (same person as AnzKillerBoy9) actions within the community and to take action, for once, against these haters. It starts with him. They must shut down his channel because not only do haters like him destroy Michael's legacy, they destroy the human understanding and peace that should be given within the virtual world and most importantly in the real world.
23. Any police officer with a criminal record should leave the force
Convicted Police Officers - How can he or she give evidence?
A person who upholds the law cannot be seen to break the law.
Our police image must be improved they must be a pillar of society; the police should be open and transparent.
Should you know in your area how many police officers have criminal records? If you want to find out, you are entitled under the "freedom of information act".
If you are not happy with the answer, get your local MP involved.
Most Police officers do a very difficult job. The one,s with criminal convictions have no place in the Force. They make it difficult for the decent officers to gain the respect they need to assist them in there role as law enforcers.
The paper petition is going well we have over 2000 signatures. In the last month some police officers families have signed because they want the good name of the police improved.
Guitar Hero Metallica DLC will be by far the most purchased DLC for any guitar hero game and is much needed by Guitar Hero and Metallica fans across the world.
25. STOP! please read - this is NOT the official petition for Canada
to sign the official Canadian petition PLEASE visit this link:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/meatfreemondaycanada.html
Global Petition Coordinator:
I would like to invite you to help make "Meat Free Monday" adopted by governments around the world. Ghent, Belgium's officials have created an official "veggie" only day - recognizing the many benefits that a plant based diet has on the environment (not to mention human health).
Now you can urge other governmental bodies to do the same. Lend your support by visiting the official international facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=109725730676&ref=ts
If you’re not on facebook you can visit this website
blogs.myspace.com/leronr
for a list of all the "offical" meat free petition movement that is taking place around the globe
I look forward to your thoughts and input on how to make this the best possible plant strong collaborative effort so that our veggie vision is soon shared by those in office and the public at large. We welcome new people who want to take an active role.
All the best,
Global Meat Free Monday Team
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=109725730676&ref=ts
26. The legal removal of the metal cage and proper burial of Brianna Mariah Lopez
Baby Brianna Lopez was 5 months old when she died as a result of prolonged abuse and sexual assault at the hands of her father, uncle and mother. Brianna Lopez's family were sentenced to prison for their crime. No one laid claim to this baby's body after she had died so the community of Las Cruces came forward to lay claim to Brianna and honour her at her funeral whilst the Dona Ana county donated the funds for her burial site.
Brianna's remaining family held a small and quick burial in a private cemetery, excluding other family members. No headstone was placed at her grave, only a marker was placed on the site then the burial mound raked flat. People of the community came to honour this baby by laying flowers. As the family wanted her death to be quiet they ordered a metal cage be placed over the burial site to discourage people from honouring her. The cage has surrounded baby Briannas resting place for eight years. Unfortunately the family has maintained this as it is a legal right.
This petition will go towards supporting the District Attorney of Dona Ana county, Amy Orlando in achieving what baby Brianna Lopez is entitled to, the removal of the cage and a proper burial with a headstone.
Please email any messages to too.luckie@hotmail.com
27. Jerusalem BreinsAmnesty Gaza Human Rights Campaign
This is a global call petition to Stop The GAZA Siege Now Petition.
28. Awareness for half a heart babies
Half a heart doesn't have to mean half a life!
My son was born in 2007 with a condition called Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (meaning born with only half a developed heart) a rare form of congenital heart defect and one of the most complex.
There is no known cause for this heart condition and unfortunately no known cure only palliative surgery to prolong the babies lives till their late teens the future is unknown but who knows in ten years scientists think they may be able to grow whole hearts in a lab from stem cell research? I live in hope......
The norwood procedure is a 3 stage open heart surgery in which the babies need very early in their lives in order to survive, some don't make it past the first surgery and those that make all three are very lucky indeed.
The first stage.
This operation involves connecting the origin of the pulmonary artery to the aorta to allow the right ventricle to pump blood to the main circulation,also it allows the pulmonary artery to make the aorta larger.
Second stage.
This involves the superior vena cava (the vain that brings blood back from the upper parts of the body)and is connected to the pulmonary artery.
Third stage.
This is to create a permanent passage (septectomy) between collecting chambers (left and right atrium) ensuring that a mix of red (oxygenated) blood and blue (deoxygenated) blood is flowing around the body.
Those are the heart wrenching facts you can visit my website for more information at www.hlhs-awareness-uk.com
29. bring jonas brothers to richmond, virginia
The jonas brothers have been to richmond before and need to come to richmond for there burnin up tour because they have thousands of fans here!
30. Stop power companies disconnecting services
Being at the same address for almost seven years and with the supply and demand in the extreme 100 plus temperatures. Utility companies should not be allowed to turn your electricity off due to them wanting another deposit.
Overall when you look at my history my bill does get paid every month and when it is late I pay a late charge. But for them to strip me of my electricity just because I do not make extra money to hand them over an extra 500 dollars.
I am human so I am not perfect but i do work my tail off to give them there money every month. Being a single father of a 4yr old and barely make over the poverty level they do not take that into any consideration. So now after ongoing hours of begging and pleaing for them to reconnect my power I had to again make an agreement at there mercy to come up with this deposit within 2 weeks. I do have a more descriptive written document on rip-off report under Arizona Public Services disconnected for deposit phoenix az.