I wrote the below letter tonight and I urge everyone to follow suit. You are free to copy the letter and modify it as needed for yourself, but it would be better for you to deliver the message in your own words. The coming days, weeks, months, and years will require action and a lot of letter writing. A few things about contacting your elected officials:
- Snail mail gets way more attention than an email.
- Be courteous but clear.
- Provide contact information.
- It's best if possible to reference legislation that is up for debate.
- Proofread.
- Find members of your congressional delegation here: https://www.congress.gov/members
November 12, 2016
Senator Patrick Leahy
87 State Street, Room 338
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0569
Dear Senator Leahy,
Like many Americans, I am outraged by the election of Donald Trump as our next president. Republican obstructionism has prevented any meaningful legislation that benefits the middle class in President Obama’s second term and now we have elected a neo-fascist.
I am urging you along with the rest of Vermont’s congressional delegation to return the favor to the Republicans with the same full-throated opposition and obstruction. I hope you will urge President Obama to make Merrick Garland a recess appointment. I understand that this may trigger a constitutional crisis, but these are extraordinary circumstances.
I want every piece of legislation favored by the Trump administration and a Paul Ryan led house to be filibustered. I want investigations whenever there is the slightest hint of wrongdoing. In short: No quarter should be offered and no olive branch extended.
I am 32 years old, I have voted in every election since I was 18, I am a state employee and a taxpayer. This will be my generation's fight and it will take years to undo the damage that is likely to take place. Please fight, this is my future. and you will be dead from old age while I am dealing with the consequences of this election.
Sincerely,
Andrew M
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