I am writing this entry to dispel a few rumors, to clear the air of some myths. First of all, there is no difference between writing your representative a letter and sending him an email. I've heard somewhere that a hand-written letter has the power and influence of 1,000 emails -- this ratio is absurd and patently false. Both letters and emails have the same impact on your congressman -- that being no impact whatsoever. In other words, don't both writing your representative. All you'll get in return is a stock letter response, most likely written by an indifferent intern such as myself.

And if you still plan on writing, keep it short. No one reads past the second paragraph.

Lastly, if some hippy group like moveon.org tells you to call your congressman's office, REFUSE. No one in the office wishes to hear from you. Do you really think a politician is going to re-evaluate his foreign policy just because you bitched to a legislative aide about Bush's $87 billion proposal? NO ONE CARES ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. Put down the fucking phone and do something worthwhile, like taking that Twinkie out of your mouth, or picking your ass.

Sorry, I had a really shitty day at my internship. I should get back to work now.