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Monday, December 3, 2012

Silly White House petitions

View the story "Funky White House petitions" on StorifyFunky White House petitionsInspired by a tweet from Matthew Keys over at Reuters.Storified by Ivan Lajara · Mon, Dec 03 2012 13:21:32The White House's We the People allows people to create and join petitions to the federal government. "If a petition gets enough signatures, White House staff will review it, ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response," according to WhiteHouse.gov. WhiteHouse.gov/WeThePeoplewhitehouseWhile all the secession from the Union petitions are getting all the attention, others also deserve attention:

1. BUILD A DEATH STAR

Secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016. | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Those who sign here petition the United States government to secure funding and resources, and b...Google Image Result for http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20071113213521/starwars/images/7/71/DSI_hdapproach.jpgGoogle

2. NATIONALIZE TWINKIES

Nationalize the Twinkie industry | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: We the undersigned, hereby request Barack Obama to immediately Nationalize the Twinkie industry ...

3. MICHAEL JACKSON HOLIDAY

Create and Approve The MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON National Holiday. | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: For the following Reasons and Many More the undersigned, request a worldwide appreciation and or...

4. HONOR SPARTAN JOHN-117

Build a statue of Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan John-117 on the lawn of the White House. | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: He deserves more praise for what he has done. Learn about Petition Thresholds It's up to you to ...Go get them Master Chief!
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5. LEGALIZE POLYGAMY ...

This petition is for the Polyamorous to be allowed to be recognized as legal relationships within the United States | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: This petition is for the Polyamorous who wish to be allowed to be recognized as legal relationsh...

6. ... AND MUSHROOMS ...

legalize the use of DMT, magic mushrooms, and mescaline for all people | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Only certain religious groups are allowed to use natural psychedelic compounds for spiritual pur...

8. ... AND WEED.

Federally Legalize Marijuana | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Colorado's amendment 64 just passed, as did Initiative 502 in Washington. Marijuana prohibition ...

7. MAKE 'DREDD' HAPPEN

Establish new legal system of motorcycle riding "Judges" who serve as police, judge, jury, and executioner all in one. | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: This is a petition to dissolve the current legal system and replace it with a single Hall of Jus...(Not the Sylvester Stallone version, please)
Judge Dredd (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJudge Dredd is a 1995 American science fiction action film directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Rob Sch...

8. BAN CIRCUMCISION

Ban the practice of circumcising individuals under the age of 18. | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Circumcision is a barbaric tribal practice that amounts to child abuse. Before any individual un...

9. HAVE THE PRESIDENT PARTY WITH FARK

have the President to attend a Fark.com party. If scheduling does not permit, at least have a beer with Drew Curtis | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Too many serious petitions on this site asking the President to work his butt off. We believe th...

10. ELIMINATE PETITIONS

Shut down White House petitions, since they never get a sincere response, few read them, & they are ultimately worthless | We the People: Your Voice in Our Governmentwe petition the obama administration to: Since the White House never actually responds to any petitions in sincerity (like letting the on...

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