.
![]() | Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years. Thanks, CNET Support |
Discussion is locked
.
When Senator Hatch starts ruminating about destroying computers which download files, he needs to consider the national opinion not just Utah.
...too many in every branch of government forget WHO elected them, WHO they are representing, and WHAT their job is. If you are referring to something that has to do with a committee they are serving on, then I can see them expanding the field for input. If it's on some matter already coming for a vote before Congress, having made it out of whatever committee, then they need to represent the interest of the voters who sent them there. There is too much "beltway mentality" already, and I for one am glad to see that some senators and congressmen are giving their home constituents the best chance possible to provide input on matters they represent them on.
consider a wider audience. Why put Hatch on the judiciary committee if he's only going to think about the interests of Utah? He's got to think about the broader national interest in that job. If an issue uniquely affects Utah, by all means represent the interests of Utah. If not, the broader national interest must be considered.
Rep. Lipinski who represents my district. Instead of quickly sending him an email, like I do for Durban and Fitzgerald, I have to jump through hoops to send anything to him. He also doesn't respond unless you send him a letter. I think the idea is to discourage communication.
Hi, KP.
>>I think the idea is to discourage communication.<<
So do I, and I hate that, regardless of whether it's a Dem or Republican. Phil Gramm (officially one of "my" Senators until 2003, though we agreed on very little) was the same way.
-- Dave K, Speakeasy Moderator
click here to email semods4@yahoo.com
The opinions expressed above are my own,
and do not necessarily reflect those of CNET!
BTW, Rep. Lipinski is a Dem, but I see eye to eye with him on a lot of issues. I don't mind voting for him.
As an Independent I attempt communication with all of the elected persons from this State, on a wide range of subjects.
I have found that e-mail garners fast response to inquiries, beyond the typical acknowledgement. I have also found that those in the House are more responsive than the Senate, and the Republicans far, far more responsive than the Democrats.
At least e-mail overcomes the problems associated with postal mail.
...send it certified mail with return receipt requested. At least then you know someone there got it, and who signed for it. It might get more attention in other ways too. If that doesn't work, add baby powder, LOL.
aggravation for a particular issue. If they would respond to email, communication could occur on a much broader range of subjects.