Getting Organized

[HoneyBadger]

I like it a lot. Some of us here already do this, but not in any organized fashion. Let do it!

[pickenup]

I am interested to see what other members here do/think/say in their correspondence to their representatives.

My rule of thumb, when I write, email, or call representatives concerning proposed legislation. Keep it short and to the point.

The chances that the representative is going to read what you wrote is VERY slim. One of their minions is who is going to read it. I have asked the minion (on a number of different occasions) when I call to voice my opinion concerning a bill being debated, if all the minion does is mark down, if the caller (writer) is for or against the bill. The answer every time is......yes. Unless there is something outstanding in the correspondence, warranting bringing it to the representatives attention, THAT IS ALL they do. An X, for or against.

An example of my letters.....

Dear representative.

I am writing in regards to bill #XXXX, the assault rifle ban.

I am opposed to this bill.

Reason;
It infringes on the 2nd amendment, as well as, you can not legislate insanity.

Thank you
Your Constituent.



Writing much more than that will make....you....feel good, but for the most part, will be ignored. Threats or long dissertations, are mostly ignored. The minions are not likely to read through many paragraphs or pages of correspondence. Or going to take much time trying to figure out if you are for or against the bill. Even my "reason" included above, is probably just a...make "me" feel good...inclusion.

As some here can attest to. "IF" you receive a reply to your letter, the "canned response" will sometimes actually relate to what you were writing about. MANY times it will not even be close to the same subject matter.

While not EVERY representative does it this way, some may listen to their constituents.
Even going so far as to actually read some of the correspondence sent to them.
Ya....right.