How many people contact their representatives to let them know where you stand on issues?

Answer 1

A lot of us keep in touch with our elected reps. I have had several discussions with my state legislator and other legislators. I even got three changes included in a bill I objected too in our last legislative session. I think my input, along with others, has caused bad bills to die in committee.
I have discussed legislation with my state Senator. We recently submitted a list of about twenty problems with our election laws to our Secretary of State, who is in charge of elections. About half of those caused modifications in our voting regulations, registration proceedures, etc. If legislation is important to me I normally contact the appropriate body's representative. Many times I feel it is more important to keep them from passing bad legislation than it is to get my issues addressed. I can always try again next year on the good stuff, and it is a whole lot more productive than trying to get bad legislation negated. It seems that the people at our state level are easier to deal with than our local officials. It is hard to get the locals to listen.
One of the reasons I can contact my representatives is due to my political activity. I can't recall a politician at the state level that I have not at least met prior to their election. I go to debates, candidate nights, etc. Citizenship is a job and too many citizens are failures at that job. I want to vote for someone who thinks on their feet and responds to issues in a similar manner to what I would do, but I don't really trust them to hold fast withou support all the time.

Answer 2

I do on a regular basis. Whether I like their stance or vote on a bill or if I disagree with it. Even when their position is not the most popular one, which happened to a Republican from the state a few years ago. I send email or respond to surveys that they send out to the district. I'm in OH and I have to say that I do get a response from my representatives either by email or snail mail.

Have to see how the new one responds.

Answer 3

This poster often works directly with his reps and has effected change. This poster had an FAA manager removed through congressional intervention for endangering the flying public. It doesn't matter which party the rep belongs to. This poster contacted president Clinton to express concerns and appreciation for certain things.

Answer 4

Boo hoo, now they're going to ought to pay for his or her infant's dying out of their own pocket. Sorry yet i'm having a tricky time mustering any sympathy for females individuals who haven't any scientific reason to abort. the sole ones who could have coverage are the girls individuals whose lives are literally in threat by way of their pregnancies (like an ectopic being pregnant, for occasion). in any different case, in case you elect an abortion for motives of convenience - and that's what it is, while you're unlikely to die without one - then pay for it your self. this actual line from the letter: "We could flow at once to touch each and every member of Congress in this previous due summer season recess to make it sparkling that ladies individuals's lives at the instant are not on the industry." Makes me sick. of course, the lives of unborn toddlers *are* on the industry. Abortion includes extra beneficial than in simple terms the female - there is likewise a newborn in contact! i'm Canadian, if that makes a difference.

Answer 5

i do i think there tired of hearing from me but if they just step up tp the plate and change the ratio for children to daycare providers i'd shut up up and leave it alone but so far they only changed the law for manicurists to get more hours of training so women won't get their cuticals damaged when getting their nails done but kids can get brain damage and severe burns and loose fingers and limbs in daycare here in florida no big deal just so long as the ladies nails look okay

Answer 6

Ask any of them., I am on a first name basis! You should ask when the last time I contacted my Rep. Last week, and unfortunately it was John Sununu!

Answer 7

I do. I personally think the majority don't even read unless there is a contribution involved.

Answer 8

i imagine that they are really tired of hearing from me. I contact them at least once a month.

Answer 9

I have the fortune of knowing most of them.

But yes, we cannot sit back and blame government if we are doing our own thing.

I'll tell you what else, I've told them about this site. Hopefully, they are paying attention.

Answer 10

I email them periodically. I usually get a reply, except from one senator.
He never replies. I wonder why?