This is one of the most important resolutions that I have made in the weeks since Trump won the Electoral College vote. I already have two things that I want to address, and I will do them in separate letters. The first is my support for abstaining from the U.N. condemnation of Israel for their continued settlement in the West Bank. I agree with what Kerry said, that they are abandoning a two state solution by doing so, and that one state will either be a Jewish state or a democracy, but not both. The other is the sanctioning of Russia for interference in the election.
Here is the blueprint for an effective letter that I found that makes sense to me:
- Say why you are writing and who you are. List your credentials so the Congressperson knows he is dealing with a constituent, what your angle is. (If you want a response, you must include your name and
address, even when using email.)
- Provide more detail about why you are writing. Be factual
not emotional. Provide specific rather than general information about
how the topic affects you and others. If a certain bill is involved, cite it whenever possible.
- Close by requesting the action you want taken: a vote for or against a bill, or change in general policy.
I know that it sounds a bit paranoid and histrionic to say this, but I feel like our way of democracy is at stake.
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