by kollector03 on Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:19 pm
Any message to an elected official requires a full name, address, phone, email info or it's rejected.
If you want your voice heard, you cannot sit on the sidelines and worry about whether your on "a list". Trust me, were all on some kind of "a list" already.
Here is the message that is being sent:
Dear (Recipient),
I am a law-abiding citizen and responsible gun owner.
I am saddened by the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut, but I believe that efforts to impose new restrictions on me and other lawful and responsible owners like me are misguided. Did you know that violent crime with firearms has declined since the Federal "assault weapons ban" expired in 2004?
Your focus should be on strengthening mental health care and improving the quality of data supporting NICs checks (National Instant Criminal Background Check System). Do NOT pass more gun laws; instead, work to enforce the more than 20,000 gun laws already on the books.
I am your constituent and I vote. Please represent me.
Sincerely,
(Your Contact Information)
I've been sending letters and emails for years to my reps on various issues. They represent ME and they need to know that I would like my opinion considered. Do not forget to send a message to your reps THANKING THEM for votes that you agree with and voicing a POLITE message of your disappointment when they vote against your wishes.
Remember, many of these politicians are more interested in power and securing reelection rather that representing their constituents.
They have to be reminded that VOTERS are the ones that hold the true power in this country and have been since 1776.