CALL to stop the Tax Scam. Here is a list to help.

[grumpyduck]

2. Calling is useless - hit them where it hurts

I spent the better part of nine years working with elected officials on architectural projects at the city, county, and state levels, and learned two things in the process: 1) I despise politicians; 2) What really matters to them is getting re-elected.

Calling or writing these people is useless. They just don't listen. Actually, some of them will probably send you back an email asking for a donation.

I think what needs to happen is for a LOT of people to publicly let their reps know that if they, for instance, vote for the tax plan, they will not be voted for at the next election. Terrible grammar there, but, IOW, "You do this, I won't vote for you. You'll be out of a job." This has to be done publicly, en masse, thousands at a time. This is where it hurts. And it reminds them that they represent us, not the other way around.

I tried starting a new discussion about this, but I just joined DU, so don't have enough posts. Maybe one of you can start it?