Here is the White House’s official statement…and it stinks:
The federal government plays no role in the disciplinary actions taken by state athletic commissions, so we are not in a position to address the specific request raised in your petition. State authorities — in this case, the Nevada Athletic Commission — will generally be the best source for information about those kinds of issues. However, we appreciate that so many of you banded together to make your voices heard through this platform.
“Sorry, I’m busy with more important things!” –Barack Obama, who actually is busy with more important things, but it’s still disappointing to get such a lame answer.
And here’s the real kiss-off:
If there are federal policy issues you care about, using this tool can help you and people all across the country communicate directly with a team in the White House focused on responding to petitions that get enough support. For example, in the past few years, we’ve weighed in on issues ranging from education regulations to wildlife trafficking, from criminal justice reform to vaccinations, and from electronic communication and net neutrality to international relations.
So what does all this mean? Find out on the next page.
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