[43431] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: PATRIOT/USA technical problems, call to action
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Brian Russo)
Wed Oct 10 01:51:35 2001
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 19:50:55 -1000
From: Brian Russo <brusso@phys.hawaii.edu>
To: Cristopher Daniluk <cris@dsnet.net>
Cc: "'Timothy Brown'" <timothy.brown@pobox.com>, nanog@merit.edu
Message-ID: <20011009195055.F11506@uhhepr.phys.hawaii.edu>
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In-Reply-To: <010c01c1501b$73e19ff0$0cdc0a0a@dsnhq.dsnet.net>; from cris@dsnet.net on Mon, Oct 08, 2001 at 01:05:37PM -0400
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On Mon, Oct 08, 2001 at 01:05:37PM -0400, Cristopher Daniluk wrote:
>
> Probably best to not refer to them as congresscritters when you call, and to
> understand the legal definitions of words where they are different than
> "our" definitions of them.
Slightly OT, but to carry that point home a bit, since the average
person on here may not be familiar with writing prose to officials.
Be CLEAR, reference the HR/S bill #, state your position.
Be CONCISE, 1 page is perfect.
Be FACTUAL, avoid rhetoric, or emotional arguments.
Be COURTEOUS, being nice doesn't mean being soft.
Demonstrate expertise, personal experience/knowledge of the issue.
Explain adverse consequences, suggest better solutions.
Be sure to write YOUR representative ;-)
If writing to another representative, explain how this will
impede/affect actions that would have otherwise benefited their
area.
Ask for a reply (you should get one if you send snail mail).
Use Dear Senator, or Dear Congress[wo]man
- bri, not wanting any more stupid laws, and omitting
some insanely obvious stuff here like, typing the letter.
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