Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped doing business in the US

Re:Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped do... by jbm on Friday February 18, 2011 @04:24AM (#2234843)

When the nonsense is done at limo stands and private jets, you will see a change.

No politician is deaf to the voices of "the people", but it's a lot easier to get into speaking range when you can afford a professional lobby.

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Re:Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped do... by patio11 on Friday February 18, 2011 @07:33AM (#2235173)

It takes one phone call to speak to someone at your Congresscritter's office about this. They really do listen and, occasionally, even act on things which generate heat from constituents (ask any Republican who flipped on immigration circa 2007-2008). If you feel strongly about it, make the freaking call. (Or, better, write an honest-to-God on-dead-tree letter.)

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Re:Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped do... by tallanvor on Friday February 18, 2011 @07:57AM (#2235215)

I actually HAVE written to my senators about this issue, unfortunately I didn't even get the courtesy of a form letter in response - and they're both Democrats. I didn't bother writing to my rep since he's a Republican.

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Re:Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped do... by cema on Friday February 18, 2011 @11:44AM (#2236110)

Set your prejudices away and contact him. You may be surprised.

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Re:Why I stopped travelling to the US and largely stopped do... by newguy889 on Friday February 18, 2011 @10:26AM (#2235724)

Not speaking is a great way to not change anybody's mind. Also, your representative probably gets far less mail than your senators.

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