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By the People, For the People: AlterNet Readers Send Their Messages to Obama

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. January 9, 2009.

Here are some of the best essays submitted by members of the AlterNet community in our "100 Words for 100 Days" project.

Fund Schools, Not Guns

Barrie Grenell, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. January 6, 2009.

The payoff will show in our economy; reduced violence, prison and health care costs; better public policy; and renewed respect in the world.

Obama Should Be Responsive to a Diversity of Opinion

Roberta Jackson, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. January 6, 2009.

And we should all take responsibility for our role in this collective mess.

Improve Public Education

Marion Brady, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 27, 2008.

Whether or not America arrives at the 22nd century in recognizable form hinges in great measure on the quality of public education.

Establish a Department of Peace

Richard Hahn, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 24, 2008.

We need to work towards peace at home and abroad.

Clean Up W's Mistakes

Rich Hoeppner, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

Obama's most daunting task will be to repair what the Bush administration has done to disrupt our entire government process.

Be Mindful of the Interdependencies Between Water, Energy and Climate Change

Kyle Rabin, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

Water must not be ignored as an environmental issue.

Support the United Nations

Anonymous, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

Obama should repair the reputation of the United States and make us the world’s best partner.

A Big Party on the White House Lawn, Andrew Jackson Style

David Savard, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

Then a speech from the Oval Office explaining the four biggest problems we face and his solutions.

Reform Immigration Policy Now

Jaime Lopez, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

My name is Jaime Lopez and I’m a junior at Castlemont High School ...

Make the Feds Come Clean About the Bailout

George Watson, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 19, 2008.

Tell us if you think the Federal Reserve will permit full disclosure.

Make College Possible for Everyone

Whitney Williams, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Give young Americans the opportunity to "earn" their tuition by serving our communities in any number of meaningful ways.

A Marshall Plan for the Middle East and a New Deal for America

Joan Hirschland, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Obama should end America's reliance on military intervention, enact Wall Street regulatory laws, and help Americans in need.

Enact 'Change We Can Believe In'

Dick Wagner, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Obama should read the list of promises made to his electorate during the campaign and begin acting on every one of them.

Help Heal the Constitution

Dick Darne, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

The rule of law must prevail.

Restore the Rule of Law

Carol Marsh, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Please reinstate the Bill of Rights and the rule of law, and focus on winning hearts and minds abroad.

Be an Honest-Talkin' Politician

Mhairi Gordon, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Not to mention, Iraq-war-endin' Health-carin' Green-collarin' Wealth-sharin'.

Eliminate the Army, Navy and Air Force

David Georgi, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 17, 2008.

Use the money saved to start initiatives to provide health, education and infrastructure support in all areas that need them.

Reverse Bush's Assaults on Reproductive Rights

Nancy Northup, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 16, 2008.

Strike funding for abstinence-only sex education and appoint federal agency directors who respect scientific data.

Remind Us What It Really Means to Be Patriotic

Kristina Reaume, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 15, 2008.

Get rid of the notion that we are a "consumer economy" and that it is our patriotic duty to shop.

Take the Money Out of Politics

Andy Krause, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 11, 2008.

Complete and comprehensive campaign finance reform. It is our only chance to put democracy back ahead of capitalism.

Bailout America's Homeless

Ruben Botello, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 11, 2008.

If Wall Street and major corporations need bailouts, imagine how much more of a bailout or rescue plan America's homeless need.

Remember Your Daughters

Carole Schor, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 11, 2008.

Think of how every action you take, every person you hire, every bill you pass and every dollar you spend will somehow affect Sasha and Malia.

Take on the Insurance Companies

Sharon Pines, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 11, 2008.

It's time for the U.S. to join the rest of the civilized world -- all those wacky countries that treat health care as right and not a privilege.

Stay True to Yourself

Siobhán Ní Dhonacha, AlterNet: 100 Words for 100 Days. December 11, 2008.

Never forget, we voted for you because we believe in you.