On Mon, Oct 08, 2001 at 01:05:37PM -0400, Cristopher Daniluk wrote:
Probably best to not refer to them as congresscritters when you call, and to understand the legal definitions of words where they are different than "our" definitions of them.
Slightly OT, but to carry that point home a bit, since the average person on here may not be familiar with writing prose to officials. Be CLEAR, reference the HR/S bill #, state your position. Be CONCISE, 1 page is perfect. Be FACTUAL, avoid rhetoric, or emotional arguments. Be COURTEOUS, being nice doesn't mean being soft. Demonstrate expertise, personal experience/knowledge of the issue. Explain adverse consequences, suggest better solutions. Be sure to write YOUR representative ;-) If writing to another representative, explain how this will impede/affect actions that would have otherwise benefited their area. Ask for a reply (you should get one if you send snail mail). Use Dear Senator, or Dear Congress[wo]man - bri, not wanting any more stupid laws, and omitting some insanely obvious stuff here like, typing the letter. -- Unix Staff, High Energy Physics Group <brusso@phys.hawaii.edu> Debian/GNU Linux! http://www.debian.org <wolfie@debian.org>