The following hints on how to write a member of Congress were suggested by congressional sources and the League of Women Voters.

• Write to your own senators or representatives.  Letters sent to other members will end up on the desk of members from your state.
• Write at the proper time, when a bill is being discussed in committee or on the floor.
• Use your own words and your own stationery.  Avoid signing and sending a form on mimeographed letter.
• Don’t be a pen pal.  Don’t try to instruct the representative or senator on every issue that comes up.
• Whenever possible, identify all bills by their number.
• If possible, include pertinent editorials from local papers.
• Be constructive.  If a bill deals with a problem you admit exists but you believe the bill is wrong approach, tell what you think is the right approach.
• If you have expert knowledge or wide experience in particular areas, share it with the member.  Don’t pretend to wield vast political influence.
• Write to the member when  he does something of which you approve.  A note of appreciation will make him remember you more favorably the next time.
• Feel free to write when you have a question or problem dealing with procedures of governmental departments.
• Be brief, write legibly, and be sure to use the proper form of address.  Feminine forms of address should be substituted, when appropriate.

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We are slowly working our way through Christian Liberty Press’ , The Land of Fair Play.  Since we have our elections coming in a few short weeks,  I thought I’d skip ahead to our election chapter.

I believe it is our duty to educate ourselves,  learn about elections, the political parties, and vote for those who will defend and uphold the Constitution.  I know that folks everywhere keep saying,   “get out and vote”  but I would advise:  read about the issues first,  read the constitution,  and study our founding fathers.  Decide if you value your liberties and freedoms,  and if you do,  “get out and vote please”…. for the candidate that will protect and defend our God given liberties.  If you are voting because you think your candidate is a fine speaker,  good looking, or cool and hip,  do us all a favor and stay home please!!!!  If you are voting for someone because he is a favorite of your friend,  professor in school,  or Hollywood celebrity…..why bother?

Frankly,  these days I’m not impressed that a candidate is  Harvard Educated or a Rhodes scholar.  I don’t care if he is  ” smart” or a fine speaker or can “work”  a crowd.  I’ll vote for the person who truly loves America, who  fears God, upholds the Constitution, and is an honorable  man or woman of integrity.  I would love to vote for someone like that if they would run for office.  Read more...