Roberts on helmets
Write to representatives Each time an election rolls around, we hear the same frustrations that nobody votes anymore. It’s the lesser of two evils. I just don’t care. What difference can I make? Sometimes we forget that we live in a democracy, governed by and for the people.
Obviously, voting is priority number one. But you can also make a difference by writing letters.
There is an old adage that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. If you can write a cogent, thoughtful, respectful letter to a politician, you will get a response, and you will have made an impact on his or her policy. In turn, you’ll begin to think that you do indeed have a voice in your government.
As with most business letters, the more localized the target the better. So if you are concerned with a problem on a local level, write you local representative – he or she is more accessible.
However, there are times and situations when it is just as important to write to senators, congressmen (women), governors, and even the president. By following the same guidelines, you too will be heard.
George Matich
Flatwoods