Posted by
Tonewah on Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:19:17 PM
My girlfriend and I went to the special stimulus allocation townhall meeting that our Congressman, Gubernatorial hopeful Artur Davis, held this week. Aside from us, all the people there were from special interest groups. I have respect for Davis, as I would anyone driven enough to graduate from Harvard, but I also doubt that he has the same level of respect for his constituents. I guess it's easy for politicians to ignore our wishes when we don't even bother to show up to the very few occasions when we can voice our opinions?
I have sent emails, contacted his office, and now I have asked him, face to face and in person, to support HR 1207. He was very gracious and generous with his time, turning away from someone that attempted to interrupt my plea to hear me out, but I still don't think he will support the bill. It's sad. 250 of his fellow congressmen support the measure, but, even with constituent support, he still won't.
Aside from Davis, I've written my senators, Shelby and Sessions. I've called their offices. I've had letters to the editor published in support of the bills. I've voiced my opinion in every way I know possible. I still don't see them supporting the legislation. It really makes me wonder why they WON'T support it. It's like a sign of guilt by omission.
We are even having a signature drive this weekend at our 4th of July celebration for our petition to Davis, Shelby and Sessions. When we send this to them, I sure hope they realize that We, the People mean business.