Posted by Jeff from d14-69-62-196.try.wideopenwest.com (69.14.196.62) on Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 0:20AM :
I wanted to ask those who frequent this forum for their opinion on something. Here goes: I have been calling and sending emails to my elected representatives for a few years now. In almost every case, I receive a very polite response, but it's quite obvious to me that the response that I receive is nothing more than a chain letter. Regardless of what the subject is, or where I stand on it, the letter tells me what the official thinks about the issue, but it's insultingly obvious that he or she never even considered my opinion, the questions that I asked them, or the points that I raised.
So, my question to you all is: Do you think I should bother?
On the one hand, if several people like me called in, that might make a difference, but I have no way of knowing what every other citizen does.
On the other hand, it almost seems to be a complete waste of time.
In case you are wondering what I'm thinking: I'm leaning towards giving up on this process altogether.
-- Jeff
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