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Defend the Democratic Process: Don't Let Congress Block Your Email
Target: House of Representatives; SenateSponsored by: Consumers Union
Last month, Congressional offices began to adopt new software that blocks the delivery of email their constituents send from a wide range of nonprofit organization websites.
This new technology--launched just a short while ago and already in use by more than 30 Representatives--requires you to answer a "logic puzzle" question before you can submit a comment. This is designed to limit communications to only those constituents who go directly to the lawmaker's own website to send a message.
What this means: unorganized individuals will be able to talk to their representatives, but people who wish to communicate as part of a movement through nonprofit organizations will be blocked.
The Internet has served to open up democratic communication between millions of Americans and their elected representatives. This new, higher level of participation should be welcomed, not disabled. It is the responsibility of those we elect to listen when we take the time to communicate about important issues.
Now, a wide array of organizations--including Care2 and Consumer's Union--have come together to oppose this with one voice. Join us to stop Congress from blocking your voice! Ask your Representatives to agree to accept constituent email from organization Websites and to protect your right to communicate with them, whether independently or through bulk email.
This new technology--launched just a short while ago and already in use by more than 30 Representatives--requires you to answer a "logic puzzle" question before you can submit a comment. This is designed to limit communications to only those constituents who go directly to the lawmaker's own website to send a message.
What this means: unorganized individuals will be able to talk to their representatives, but people who wish to communicate as part of a movement through nonprofit organizations will be blocked.
The Internet has served to open up democratic communication between millions of Americans and their elected representatives. This new, higher level of participation should be welcomed, not disabled. It is the responsibility of those we elect to listen when we take the time to communicate about important issues.
Now, a wide array of organizations--including Care2 and Consumer's Union--have come together to oppose this with one voice. Join us to stop Congress from blocking your voice! Ask your Representatives to agree to accept constituent email from organization Websites and to protect your right to communicate with them, whether independently or through bulk email.
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# 34,433:
11:04 am PST, Feb 7,
Jesse LaBate, Texas
# 34,432:
3:00 am PST, Feb 7,
Delores Carr, California
Our elected officals should read all communications sent to them from thier constituents.
Our elected officals should read all communications sent to them from thier constituents.
# 34,431:
10:09 am PST, Feb 6,
Risica Caputi, Florida
# 34,430:
7:29 am PST, Feb 6,
Geraldine Vaccaro, Florida
As elected officials you are accountible to your constituents. As such I expect you to read ALL mail, whether direct or via a non-profit organzation. Your vote on the issue will be carefully watched and we will vote accordingly in the next election.
As elected officials you are accountible to your constituents. As such I expect you to read ALL mail, whether direct or via a non-profit organzation. Your vote on the issue will be carefully watched and we will vote accordingly in the next election.
# 34,429:
8:44 pm PST, Feb 5,
Elizabeth Fineron, Colorado
My representative Senator Wayne Allard uses this process. It only proves what a total "jerk" he is and how deserving he is of being voted the title of being the most inactive and unproductive of the Senators. The only thing he has done right is to resign his seat in the Senate at the end of this term.
My representative Senator Wayne Allard uses this process. It only proves what a total "jerk" he is and how deserving he is of being voted the title of being the most inactive and unproductive of the Senators. The only thing he has done right is to resign his seat in the Senate at the end of this term.
# 34,428:
8:20 pm PST, Feb 5,
Vivian Rice, Colorado
As my representative, I would appreciate my voice being heard through third party groups that I support, as well as direct commentary.
As my representative, I would appreciate my voice being heard through third party groups that I support, as well as direct commentary.
# 34,427:
7:57 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, California
# 34,426:
7:59 am PST, Feb 5,
JoAnn Pruden, Colorado
It is irrelevant where the email originates. If it is from a constituent, you have the obligation to at least receive it, and better to read it and respond.
It is irrelevant where the email originates. If it is from a constituent, you have the obligation to at least receive it, and better to read it and respond.
# 34,425:
6:31 am PST, Feb 5,
Mark Lewis, Colorado
It's irrelevant if I belong to a group or not; you still represent ME!
It's irrelevant if I belong to a group or not; you still represent ME!
# 34,424:
2:48 pm PST, Feb 4,
Susie Holman, United Kingdom
# 34,423:
1:40 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 34,422:
7:42 pm PST, Feb 3,
Kelsey Barosay, Georgia
# 34,421:
5:22 pm PST, Feb 3,
Kimberly Mosher, Texas
# 34,420:
12:33 pm PST, Feb 3,
R. W. Tracy, Oklahoma
If you're not one of the members involved in this process, thank you. If you are involved in this process, I have to wonder how much "sorting" happens to postal deliveries as well. Does each member edit according to philosphical bent? No part of the spectrum should be so disrespected. Please ban this practice. Thank you for your attention.
If you're not one of the members involved in this process, thank you. If you are involved in this process, I have to wonder how much "sorting" happens to postal deliveries as well. Does each member edit according to philosphical bent? No part of the spectrum should be so disrespected. Please ban this practice. Thank you for your attention.
# 34,419:
12:08 pm PST, Feb 3,
Christine Iadeluca, New York
# 34,418:
11:56 am PST, Feb 3,
Trina Huber, Texas
# 34,417:
2:08 am PST, Feb 3,
S L Hearn, North Carolina
# 34,416:
3:34 pm PST, Feb 2,
Minna C. Snow, Ohio
# 34,415:
12:39 pm PST, Feb 2,
Brian McGuire, Kansas
# 34,414:
6:39 pm PST, Feb 1,
Reginald Trotter, California
Are we not important enough to be given a chance to be heard are we not part of this United States you will not violate my rights or THE MILLIONS OF POEPLE WHO MAKE UP THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA ''RECOGNIZE''
Are we not important enough to be given a chance to be heard are we not part of this United States you will not violate my rights or THE MILLIONS OF POEPLE WHO MAKE UP THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA ''RECOGNIZE''
# 34,413:
8:58 pm PST, Jan 31,
Cristina Pagan, Florida
LIKE FREEDOM OF SPEECH WE HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD
LIKE FREEDOM OF SPEECH WE HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD
# 34,412:
4:50 pm PST, Jan 31,
Earl Lane, Missouri
If I take the time to call, write or email (including group email) you as a constituant, I expect my voice to be heard in the House, Senate, Government or White House. This is the voice of the people and if it is decided to block that voice, we are no better than the communists we fought so hard to be rid of, unless that is your true intentions.
If I take the time to call, write or email (including group email) you as a constituant, I expect my voice to be heard in the House, Senate, Government or White House. This is the voice of the people and if it is decided to block that voice, we are no better than the communists we fought so hard to be rid of, unless that is your true intentions.
# 34,411:
3:05 pm PST, Jan 31,
Jennifer Morris, Oregon
# 34,410:
12:19 pm PST, Jan 31,
Khatera Falah, Virginia
What is the point of having a democracy if the people don't have a voice on the choices made by the representatives? If this keeps up just remember we voted you into office so we can take you out of it too.
What is the point of having a democracy if the people don't have a voice on the choices made by the representatives? If this keeps up just remember we voted you into office so we can take you out of it too.
# 34,409:
9:29 am PST, Jan 31,
Evelyn H. Arthur, Florida
As you are elected by the people for the people you should want to hear what we the people have to say. I tried to send an importnat email today and was unable to do so because it was blocked.
As you are elected by the people for the people you should want to hear what we the people have to say. I tried to send an importnat email today and was unable to do so because it was blocked.
# 34,408:
8:16 am PST, Jan 31,
Monica Smith, Washington
Anything that takes from our freedom of speech and right to congregate (physically or via internet) needs to be fought profusely. We cannot afford to loose anymore freedoms.
Anything that takes from our freedom of speech and right to congregate (physically or via internet) needs to be fought profusely. We cannot afford to loose anymore freedoms.
# 34,407:
5:42 pm PST, Jan 30,
Keith Halverson, Canada
# 34,406:
2:52 pm PST, Jan 30,
Jackie Whalen, Pennsylvania
