You’ve decided to send an email to an elected official. Good
for you! Before beginning, there are a few steps to follow. First, put your name
and address at the top. Your representative will want to know you actually
live in his/her district before hearing what you have to say. Second, be
brief. Members of congress and their staff are busy people; respect their
time and patience. Be clear about your position in as few words as
possible. Make sure your message is timely. If the vote on a critical
issue was last week, writing about it today is a waste of energy. Be
civil. If you can’t express yourself without being vulgar, blasphemous, obscene, abusive,
insulting or threatening, step away from your laptop until you can. Last (and most
important), proofread. Poor grammar and sloppy spelling can call your
overall judgement in question. Indeed, ignoring any of these steps could
prevent your message from ever being heard.
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