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[quote=Anonymous]STEPS TO FILE A PETITION (since evidently everybody wants to talk shit but nobody wants to do shit)

1) - Identify a problem that you want the government to address.  Whether it’s the placement of a stop sign at a busy intersection or re-naming a school that is named after a historical figure who owned slaves.

2) - Check governmental requirements for petitions.  State or local governments may set forth specific requirements for a petition.  You should contact your local governmental agency and inquire as to any requirements and request a sample petition.

3) - Create your petition.  Your petition should contain specific information detailing your cause and the steps that you want taken by the government.  When drafting your petition, be sure that the petitions has a title that captures the essence of your campaign and includes your name and contact information.

4) - State your demands.  Your petition should contain a section that specifically and concisely states the issue that you want addressed and the response that you are demanding from the governmental agency.

5) - Make a well-supported argument.  In order to have a successful petition, it must contain a strong argument supported by evidence.  Your argument should show how your proposal would benefit the general public.  Include documents and data that support your argument.  Create a petition that includes facts, charts, graphs, scientific evidence, or photos that demonstrate why your proposal is sound, necessary, and a benefit to the community.

6) - Create a signature form.  This is the page (or pages) on which people add their signatures.[/quote]

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