Telecom Immunity Showdown in the Senate Today

CPeanutG writes "A make-or-break moment for telecom immunity has arrived — after months of back-room committee-meetings, the FISA bill will finally reach the Senate floor on Monday! Unfortunately, a previously-reported version of the bill that grants telecom immunity will be presented to the Senate on Monday morning. The clock is ticking. Write your Senators now."

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[Presto Vivace]

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Writing won't work... Try this

[CambodiaSam]

I was at a conference a few years ago where a former US Senator told us exactly how to get the attention of your congressman. Sending an email is a black hole and won't get noticed. A hand written letter is much better, but it has to go through all of that Anthrax screening and will probably get delayed 6-8 weeks. The solution? Faxing.

Here's what you you:

1. Hand write the letter of your dreams and include these aspects:
    a. Make sure it's not overly emotional
    b. Mention how you will be "posting the response in our place of business" near the end
    c. Mention how many voters currently work in your office and that you are all anxiously awaiting the response
    d. Include a response fax number, email, and more
2. Fax the letter to the congressman's office (you can usually find their number online)
3. Watch for your reply!

Apparently this method will get your letter to the top of the pile since it's personalized, instantly delivered via an underutilized technology, and it mentions votes.

Enjoy!

Chris Dodd leads the way

[Liberaltarian]

Thankfully, Chris Dodd (D-Jowls) will be leading a filibuster in the Senate. Let's hope other Senators join and support him (call your congresscritters!).

Here's a good outline of what will be going down.