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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 <[email protected]> Debian/GNU Linux! http://www.debian.org <[email protected]>
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