Write a letter to politicians

Feeling down, upset, frustrated, ready to call it a day? There’s at least one solution. Write a letter to your local or national politician with something you always wanted to say- or more if needed. Maybe something nice or just sandblast an issue.

Letters to the editor are nice but competition for space is limited. Write directly to the source and use your carpentry skills to hit the nail on the head. And don’t give up if there is no response. Our governor is a non-responder for one example. It’s usually a one-way trip for your efforts.

Almost every politician has an web site making it convenient to send a message. No doubt there is a person other than the recipient sorting the mail. That’s OK! Your message will have an impact and that’s what you want.

Federal officials only like mail from their constituents and they have facilities to leave messages. They don’t want outsiders leaving opinions. If you are a non-resident, it's not a problem. Take their Washington address and do a personal letter. Your opinion still counts since it probably relates to other letters they are receiving.

Everyone has an opinion or two. Time to share it and I’ll betcha it’ll make you feel better and quite proud.

John Carver

Decorah