Being politically responsible in
America is a thousand times easier now that there is an internet.
The White House and every Senator and Representative now has e-mail.
Virtually every American has access to a computer and taking just a
few minutes to let your elected representatives know how you feel
about any issue has gotten as easy as writing an email.
There is no longer any excuse for
anyone to say “Well what difference will my message make?”, no
excuse at all. Your voice does make a difference! Go to
www.senate.gov and type in your
zipcode to find your Senator's email address. If you own your own
computer, bookmark the page. Go to www.Representative.gov
and do the same. Any time an issue which can be handled in
Washington, DC comes up, take that few minutes to let your elected
officials know your opinion. Someone in every office does
read your message and if enough people send essentially the same
opinion they elected officials do respond. Last December and again
this February, President Obama asked America to write a short note as
to what losing $40 a week would mean to their life and thousands of
people responded and got the payroll tax reform passed. This
happened not once but twice and Congress listened! Your voice does
matter!
Take the time to find out whom to write
and take the time to do it. People who complain about our government
but do not take the time to vote or to let the people who can do
something about the subject know how you feel is not being
American. Your freedoms and privileges as an American are unique in
the world and they didn't come free by just being born here. Like
your privilege to drive, nothing is guaranteed. Being a good
American means raising your voice and being heard. By email and by
voting. Our military people won your right to have a voice but it is
your responsibility to uphold that right by action.
Go to www.yourstate.gov
to find a listing for your state level Senator and Representative as
well. They, too have email and every message is read. Keep them in
the loop of your opinion on things that affect your state. Bookmark
their pages as well.
If you do not do your part to
participate in the governance of your state and country you have no
right to voice your opinion openly. If you want to be heard then
tell the people who can do something about it, not just your
neighbors or the guys at the club. Remember, Freedom isn't Free …
it cost participation.
