Johnnyorganic
Well-Known Member
I had a few more thoughts.
In the letter, you might stress points you know will appeal to your Congressman. If he is a Teabagger, a Republican, or a Blue Dog Democrat; mention liberty or freedom. You might also mention the wasteful spending resulting from prosecuting the failed War on Drugs.
If he or she is a Progressive, mention civil liberties. Civil Forfeiture. 800,000 people arrested a year just for cannabis. Not to mention the Fascist D.A.R.E. Mentioning the potential revenues from taxes and regulation will appeal to a Progressive elected official.
You get the idea. Find out what their buttons are and punch them.
No matter how you contact you Congress Critter, be polite and respectful. You are speaking truth to power.
And if you call, be succinct. The person of the other end of the line will be very busy. Know the HR#. State your support and answer any questions they may have. Be polite and above all, be sober.
If you have not done so already, now is a great time to consider joining NORML or the MPP. Lobbying is expensive. And the more members they have, the more persuasive they can be when dealing with elected officials.
In the letter, you might stress points you know will appeal to your Congressman. If he is a Teabagger, a Republican, or a Blue Dog Democrat; mention liberty or freedom. You might also mention the wasteful spending resulting from prosecuting the failed War on Drugs.
If he or she is a Progressive, mention civil liberties. Civil Forfeiture. 800,000 people arrested a year just for cannabis. Not to mention the Fascist D.A.R.E. Mentioning the potential revenues from taxes and regulation will appeal to a Progressive elected official.
You get the idea. Find out what their buttons are and punch them.
No matter how you contact you Congress Critter, be polite and respectful. You are speaking truth to power.
And if you call, be succinct. The person of the other end of the line will be very busy. Know the HR#. State your support and answer any questions they may have. Be polite and above all, be sober.
If you have not done so already, now is a great time to consider joining NORML or the MPP. Lobbying is expensive. And the more members they have, the more persuasive they can be when dealing with elected officials.
