SIR we need to re employ seniors not to waste a Natural resource, Our seniors are pushed aside and more or less forgoten, they have great knowlege, and a understanding that the younger counterparts wont have for a long time. Maybe we can get employers to hire seniors and get a tax break, or somethin

Joe Toma, stamford, ct, USA

Welcome to the future! It is an honor to have you as our next President of the United States of America. People say you don't have enough experience, Experience, is why we are in this economic disaster in the first place.

Kurt Dean, Atlanta, USA

I worked my tail off to see to it that you were elected instead of that Bush follower John Mccain. Now before it gets old see to it that Bush & Cheney are indicted for their war crimes and sent to prison the same as many other criminals are being imprisoned! They murdered 100's of thousands for oil

Tom Matarrese, Prescott, USA

President-Elect Obama,

Congratulations.

Put part of each U.S.car company to work engineering and building HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEMS (re: Europe, Japan) for trips up to 600 or even 1200 miles. HUGE ADVANTAGES. UNVELIEVABLY SAFE.

In everything, BACK TO BASICS.

UNIVERSAL health care

Wayne Perham, Syracuse, US

Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family! My husband and I have not been so excited since JFK'S election. I hope you will not forget any of your campaign promises. May you have the wisdom and heart of FDR (I think you have) and the integrity of H. TRUMAN.

Two white senior citizens

Sue Maire, St. Peters, Missouri

Mr. President Elect Barack Obama,

I congratulate you on your election!! I am truly pleased that you are our new president. Please know that my deepest concerns lie with the poor and the road to peace. I trust that you will address these issues.

I send my prayers to you and your family.

JoAnn, Ashtabula, USA

I see no need to bail out companies if there is no money from the public to still use their services. Instead, why don't we give $100,000 to each person 18 years of age and older?Tax that income. Government makes a return. Save homes.People spend the money, helping the economy. Will cost us way less

Kim, Pagosa Springs, USA

Dear Mr. Obama, Cngratulations, I am glad I lived to see history made. I am a 72-year-old white woman and have been all over the map politically, but I voted for you. I live on Social Security and it is very hard to just survive. One of your priorities must be for the older citizens.

Barbara Fifield, Canby, OR 97013, USA

I too would like to encourage the underwriting of US Government Bonds that give a good safe return on investment. Making them tax free would also encourage investors. Instead of putting money in the Bahamas, US citizens would be willing to put money in our own government.

charlotte, overland Park, USA

Dear President Obama, I hope you call on God for your direction and guidence in all things great and small. I hope you surround yourself with people of Christ like virtues and values. I fear that our former President whom I prayed for didn't seek God often or possibly didn't listen.

Terry, Amarillo, usa

While addressing our domestic needs please also set up a panel to focus on restoring our relations with Latin America. Maybe JFK 's Alliance for Progress could be revived and we can meet with our hemisphere neighbors as equals instead of as an arrogant bully. Diplomacy makes adversaries friends.

Herb Lenhart, Boynton Beach, FL, U.S.A.

I would recommend aggressively reinvigorating the sale of US Savings Bonds. The US Govt. is going to borrow money from some source. US citizens have money and deferred compensation that they may be afraid to invest in the markets. US bonds could be advertised as a patriotic way to participate.

Gary Beene, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Drilling for oil and gas in Utah near the parks must begin immediately to get us off of oil dependency from overseas sources. Drilling will not and has not in the past destroyed the natural beauty of the parks. That drilling is essential to this nations NATIONAL SECURITY.

Arthur malia,PhD, Salt Lake city, Utah, United States

It took a white president to free the slaves, that start the Civil War. The title Civil as in civil rights for black slaves.

I am a gay man, 62 yrs. of age and I'm still waiting for my civil rights! My hopes are a black president will now make the entire country free for everyone.

sam abate, boston ma., united states

We should not be giving money directly to the banks!! All they keep doing is using that money to purchase other institutions!! They grow but it does almost nothing to help loosen credit and get the economy back on its feet. My idea is to give each household a $100,000 credit in the form of a one

jose garganta, roseland, usa

Consider massive investment in nuclear power generation: it is safe, reliable and environmentally friendly. Forget Three Mile Island: no deaths or injuries were attributed to the accident. Look to France for technology and experience. Long term, thermonuclear power generation is the best option.

Ian Halligan, Helensburgh, Scotland

Dear Mr. Obama,

I hope that you will include some form of prayer that brings God's guidance whenever possible. I had hoped you would end your acceptance speech asking people to join you in asking for His help. In these trying times we need all the expert help we can get. Good luck.

lee giuffrida, pompano beach, fl

Your first act in office should be shut down the federal government except for essential services with no salaries for do-nothing federal bureuacrats and Congress until the federal deficit is paid back. Then stop funding the billions used for wasteful, fraudulent and worthless programs and grants.

Elaine, Bonney Lake, USA

A schnauzer-poodle mix (schnoodle) would be a wonderful, sweet dog for children the ages of Malia and Sasha. They do not shed, are hypoallergenic dogs. There is an especially cute one named Toto at the Eastshore Human Assoc in Chilten WI, not far from Chicago.

Pam Waffle, Cornelius OR, USA

Dear President Obama:
In regards to the search for a puppy, I recommend poodles. They come in different sizes, teacup, toy, and standard. Their hair is the closest to human hair out of ALL dog breeds and they are also the smartest breed of dogs. Which is another reason they're easy to train.

Annette Ochoa, Miami, FL, U.S.A.

CEO wages are too high in proportion to worker wages. Start by capping the amount of compensation to one employee that can be used as a business expense for tax purposes. That might start to control CEO compensation packages and redirect the money back to worker wages and/or company growth.

Pam Waffle, Cornelius, OR

Non-allergenic dogs are available at no-kill shelters. Our miniature Poodle came from one. Get online and search in your area for "rescued" preferred breed. I am happy for your girls to get their dog. A promise kept! God bless you and your family. I will continue to cover you all with prayer.

Sharon Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita CA, USA

Sir,
This an opprtunity for everyone if we fastrack
the betavoltaic battery. It has been developed by the US Airforce research and development lab. Imagine a 400w/h battery that lasts for 30 years. No charging required. They hope to have one to market within two to three years

Dave Chisenhall, hamilton, ohio, usa

Please give thought to those who like me lost their job after working for 11 yrs for non-profit and have never been able to collect unemployment and still not able to find a job. I see so many colklecting unemplkiymentt and then etensions as we have no where to turn. I need help.

Debra L Ortega, SOMERVILLE, USA

Qualified teachers starting salary should be at least $60,000 per year

gina burney, Hyattsville, Md

1. After prioritizing fixing the current fiscal crisis, consider lifting the trade embargo against our neighbor, Cuba..
2, Keep maintaining the separation of Church and State.
3. Promote Universal Health Care
4. Eliminate saber-rattling from our foreign policy.
5. Keep Medicare & SS sound.

Sue Garson, San Diego, CA

BAILOUT PROPOSAL. Make it simple. Buy only delinquent home mortgages for 82 cents, then drop the mortgage payments to half of what they were. Participating banks must reduce salary & bonus income to less than $400,000 per officer or director. No 2nd mortgages or Home Equity loans to delinquents.

Donald B. Kramer, Saint Louis , USA

Our tax dollars should allow every human being to have free health insurance. Funds that are deducted from our payroll checks should also fund, drug rehabilitation programs, support people with all types of disabilities, homeless shelters. fund elderly homes for the poor

gina burney, Hyattsville, Md

I would ask you Sir. Above all, get our governmental leaders to forget "Republican", "Democrat" and remain "Americans". Is a bill really good for america and its people and not special interests. NO lobby influance. One more point - No one is worth a million dollars or more a year. Success!!!!!

Fred Michaels, vancouver Wa., USA

PLEASE SHORTEN THE WORKWEEK!!

Thats also a wonderful way to conserve electricity in the Fed. Government. We need a more quality life for and with our families. Working a shorter work-week will increase our life-span; less job-related stress and allows us to get our rest!

gina burney, Hyattsville, Md

Dear President Elect Obama:

With regard to your family's new puppy, I would like to recommend a Polish Lowland Sheepdog. They weigh in to be about 40-45 lbs.,are non-allergic and do not shed. We bought our PON from a breeder in Kennebuk, Maine. Good Luck in finding the right puppy.

Margie Bertha, Edison, USA

Older vehicles are often less expensive to purchase. They often are simpler to repair. Many people actually prefer older vhielces and some even enjoy rebuilding classics and entering them into contests. Retrofit these older vehicles with new technology.

Iva Elisa Ritter, Virginia Beach, United States

To continue to offer opportunity, education, and jobs, but, to not continue to appease those that are unwilling, or just too lazy to become contributing members of society, by increasing any of what they now consider to be "entitlements". And to stop the practice of giving $thousands to immigrants

Melody Napoli, Rochester NY, USA

1. Get all the palestinian prisoners who are not charged out of Israel prisons - You will never win the hearts of Muslims as long as this goes on -
2. Put pressure on Saudi Arabia to encourages fellow muslims to regard people of the Book [Christians and Jews] as brothers and sisters .

Angelan Anandadas FRCP , Bolton , United Kingdom

Why is the IRS taking money from my spouse who is disabled and on Social security. They garnished his wage from his social security check , the only income he has . I work with a temporary agency. We owe 5000.00 dollars in taxes.

Bernadette, Ohio, usa

The 700 billion bailout demands accounting oversight by a defined committee. Those institutions who are provided funds should be required to provide quarterly detailed accounting how each dollar is spent. Specific guidelines on how to use the money would also be helpful.

Bill Taylor, Fort Myers, FL, USA

Creation and funding of new executive body solely dedicated to the development of alternative fuels. Find the worlds most creative minds on the subject, pay them well...put them together to promote the free flow of ideas on a daily basis

Bill Taylor, Fort Myers, FL, USA

Do not ignore potential of Nuclear energy.

Bill Taylor, Fort Myers, FL, USA