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Hope you guys are are e-mailing your congress critters about the pirate situation (and other issues).
Even though they don't care about us as individuals, they do pay attention to raw numbers, and they are in a position to collectively put some pressure on Obama.
Amazing how many people will vote for American Idol, but won't bother to write to their elected officials.
- Tom
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I write mine nearly weekly, and get the 'form' letter back as usual..
Went to see one in person last week.. I was underwhelmed... You're right, they don't care about us.. It's the power - that's all they want..
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
Pro-Constitution.
LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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If I do write my Congressman, who's gonna read and explain the substance to them?
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward
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Isaac:
He doesn't read them at all. His interns do. And they put together Excel spreadsheets, tracking the opinions of those who write.
That's why I don't put a lot of time or effort into my e-mails. I'm either for something or agin' it.
What, you thought an e-mail might have greater impact than a vote? Nah. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't do it.
- Tom
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At times, I've been given a signed reply from my Congressman or Senator. To a form letter, that's is!
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward
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