We the People Petition on Tesla Motors

[djplong]

Looking at the wording of the petition I couldn't help but remember that Ford had problems being ALLOWED to manufacture his cars because of lawsuits from the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. He didn't want to pay the 'membership' fees to avoid a patent fight. The patent was owned by George Selden and (oh the irony) the Electric Vehicle Company and he started the Association to force other manufacturers to pay royalties to him. It wasn't until 1911 that Ford finally prevailed in court.

That being said, I'm #83.

 

[andrewket]

Done

 

[GlennAlanBerry]

I have signed and Tweeted it. It is a well-written petition, Curt.

 

[Johann Koeber]

Signed. #87

 

[Johan]

Singned and sealed. Good wording. They shouldn't be able to avoid answering this one.

 

[AlMc]

I have sent a note to a reporter at my local newspaper and The Mercury News. I would encourage people to do this in addition to online social outlets.

 

[electrictorque]

Signed and shared.

 

[Curt Renz]

Signed, FB-d, tweeted. Even though I'm not from US

Indeed, Mario, it is not necessary for a petition signer to be an American citizen or resident. Good luck to the Estonian Olympic team!

 

[Wenche]

Signed #110

 

[dsm363]

To moderator ahead of time ask why you would allow this thread when others labelled political and moved off the board. By definition filing and politicking for a petition is political.

I'm not he moderator here but while this is related to politics it does deal with Tesla and that usually isn't controversial here unlike climate change, Congress, The White House or any of the wedge issues used to drive votes.

 

[Ven Rala]

I'm not he moderator here but while this is related to politics it does deal with Tesla and that usually isn't controversial here unlike climate change, Congress, The White House or any of the wedge issues used to drive votes.

I would agree that promoting Tesla in a non-partisan manner would not be IMO 'political'

 

[GlennAlanBerry]

This petition is pretty non-political. It is indirectly pro-Tesla and Pro-EV, which is perfectly fine for a Tesla enthusiast forum.

As long as people are civil and respectful, I don't think there is anything wrong with political subjects that are relevant to Tesla being discussed in forum posts.

 

[adiggs]

Also signed.

It's amusing to see my own contribution to the petition listed as "Signature #142" - that's so very very close to my Signature X #184 reservation

 

[Al Sherman]

Franchised Dealership laws are 100% political. Politicians are bought and paid for by lobbyists at all levels.

So what? We need signatures on the petition. What better place to get it started than this forum?

I'm #8.

 

[gene]

Signed. And thank you for your input on the investors pages.

 

[dmckinstry]

I was #149, but only a few minutes later it was 152.

 

[jandkw]

done.

 

[Andrew]

signed and shared!

 

[davecolene0606]

signed

 

[caddieo]

Done. #206