Reply #7: my email to my Rep: [View All]

Mr. Doyle,

It has been my pleasure to meet you on a few occasions. You impressed me greatly with your words and your support of Dennis Kucinich. I have always been happy, very happy, to vote for you.

Unfortunately, I have a very serious question for you.

I've recently learned of the New Freedom Initiative and the attempts by Representative Paul Allen from Texas to block it. I was shocked to see that you voted against Mr. Allen's amendment. Please take the time to explain your vote and your feelings about this issue.

I worked in Western Psychiatric for several years, in a children's unit, and I can say, without reservation, that this is the worst idea I have ever heard. Surely by now you must be aware of the dangers of over-prescribing psychiatric meds, especially to children. I can not think of a greater violation of the rights of a citizen than mandatory psychiatric screening. I could go on and on about how wrong this is, but I prefer to hear from you instead.

I look forward to your response and I thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Eric Sisak

author, The Book of Spiral
http://www.incrediblythin.com/books_bookofspiral.php