Hey everyone. In reference to this post about Kerry's letter asking you to call your senator...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=1699358&mesg_id=1699358I want to start another thread with samples and ideas as to what to say to your senator. This way we can check facts, spelling, grammar, etc. so we can send a clear message that we know what the hell we are talking about.....
----------Here is what I am going to tell my Senator, please feel free to USE!!!!-----------
----------Can you check mine for facts, spelling, grammar?------
Hello Senator _______,
I am _________, a voting constituent for __________, __
I have receieved information about Sen. Maj. Leaders Bill Frist's
push to make it nearly impossible for the democratic party to filibuster the confirmation of judges.
I would like to remind you that this sets a very dangerous precedent, not only for the people of this country
and here in __state__, but also for future judicial nominations both Democratic and Republican.
As you already know, there is an ebb and flow in politics, and the Republican party may find itself with a minority
and the Democratic party with a majority in any of the chambers of our congress.
Filibustering is a power that is needed by both parties when a dangerous nomination or legislation
is at focus, because it provides essential checks and balances for those weaker in number.
We are in a very politically precarious time where currently 80% of the nation feels that government is
intervening in the lives of everyday Americans. By not allowing filibustering, it will only send a
reinforced message that congress will continue to push an intervening agenda on the populace.
I urge you to consider this not as a Republican, but as an American, and weigh the legacy that such a decision this
will make for Americans now and in the future.
Thank you.