I use a free service, though I send in a contribution, to Progressive Secretary, to extend my ability to send letters to governmental officials. Progressive Secretary and their volunteers write a number of letters and then notify me by email if I want the letter sent. So far, they have sent 109 letters, faxes, or emails with my name and contact information.
A recent example was a letter sent to our Senators urging them to to vote "No" on Alberto Gonzales being appointed to become Attorney General. As a veteran, I was concerned about his disregard for the Geneva Convention. Progressive Secretary made it easy for me.
From: Dennis Mills Alberto Gonzales may be blatantly unfit to become Attorney General. As
White House Counsel, he was the legal architect of a number of policies
intended to bolster executive privilege and secrecy, and rationalize torture
and the exemption from international treaties such as the Geneva Conventions. Dear Mr. Mills: Thank you for contacting me about the nomination of Alberto R. Gonzales to be
Attorney General of the United States. I appreciate knowing your views on this
important nomination. I voted against confirming Mr. Gonzales when the Senate considered his
nomination on February 3, 2005. Mr. Gonzales was confirmed by a vote of 60-36. I
have heard from many Washingtonians regarding this nomination. There are several
issues that call into question Mr. Gonzales’ qualifications to be our nations’
next Attorney General. The Attorney General has a direct impact on the rights,
lives, and liberties of every American. He is not merely an advisor to the
president. He is the chief law enforcement officer of our country. Because of
these unique responsibilities, an attorney general must meet certain standards. I examined Mr. Gonzales’ record in Texas, at the White House, and before
the Senate Judiciary Committee. As White House Counsel, his record shows a
troubling pattern of "finding in the law" the answers that his
superiors sought. Mr. Gonzales approved standards of torture that defy U.S. law,
international agreements, and the Constitution. Time and again, Mr. Gonzales has
stood up for government secrecy and blocked accountability to the American
people. As then-Governor Bush’s counsel, Mr. Gonzales prepared 57 briefs
summarizing the clemency requests of prisoners who were facing execution. In
these briefs, Mr. Gonzales left out exculpatory evidence and key facts that
might have warranted further review. I voted against Mr. Gonzales because he has not shown the independence and
integrity to be Attorney General, and because his record does not inspire the
public confidence necessary in America's highest law enforcement officer. I am
still very concerned about his willingness to enforce laws when they conflict
with the policies supported by the White House. Mr. Gonzales’ personal story
is inspiring, and as he undertakes his new role, I hope that his actions in
office will prove me wrong. Again, thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts on this important
nomination. If I can be of future assistance, please be in touch. Sincerely, Patty Murray United States Senator Not including this posting you have sent 109 letters, and Progressive
Secretary has sent over 17 million letters!!
Progressives send far fewer letters than conservatives. Please invite others
to join and level this field.
To: Senator Maria Cantwell http://cantwell.senate.gov
Senator Patty Murray http://murray.senate.gov
Dear Senator:
He has a long background with Enron and Halliburton, yet has never recused
himself from legal actions involving these firms.
I call on the Senate to vote “No" on the Gonzales appointment unless he
provides clear evidence that he is beyond reproach on these issues.
Sincerely,
Dennis Mills
804 Narnia Lane NW
Olympia WA, 98502-2592
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