Reply #12: First Amendment to the Constitution

[OzarkDem]

provides the right of citizens to petition their government for repair or redress of problems or injustice without fear of punishment.

Every citizen not only has this right, but should understand and fully exercise it. They certainly shouldn't be discouraged from exercising it.

Grassroots organizations work because they have the ability to mobilize supporters who can hold their elected officials accountable. The best thing these groups can do it make their representatives take a public stand on the war and show what they're willing to do and let voters decide for themselves.

Given this is an election year, its more important than ever to make those candidates running for office take a public stand and show us what they can do.

Obama and Clinton should be put on the spot and encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to end the war in a substantive way. Stop Loss is a great tool to hold them accountable.