I was on a Web site which allowed me to send what was basically a form-letter in opposition to a bill to my Congressman. I added a few lines of my own, put in my name and address and clicked send. Very simple, very easy. Well, here’s the response I got:
Dear Friend,
Thank you for contacting me! It is important to hear from you about the issues facing the First District of Nebraska.
In order to better serve you, I am redirecting all e-mail correspondence to my official website at http://fortenberry.house.gov. This is an unattended e-mail box. On my website you will find information regarding Constituent Services such as assistance with federal agencies, Washington D.C. tours, and flag requests.
You will also be able to access links directly to all of the legislation that I have sponsored and cosponsored while I have been in office, as well as to my voting record as your Representative. Additionally, my website provides resources on issues important to the First District of Nebraska such as strengthening national security, creating small business and rural economic opportunity, and promoting family life and culture.
Should you still wish to email me, please use the webform located on my website. I sincerely appreciate having the opportunity to represent you in the United States House of Representatives and my goal is to individually respond to each email (or letter or fax) in a timely manner. Due to the often complex nature of the issues and the volume of mail and e-mail I receive, please allow 4-5 weeks to receive a written response to your inquiry.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact me. Please do not hesitate to contact me again using the above link if you have additional concerns regarding a federal matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Fortenberry
Member of Congress
Well, isn’t that special?
So basically, in order to "better serve" me, I’m forced to go to a particular Web site in order to voice my opinion and not be able to participate in e-mail campaigns without having to take several extra steps. Thanks Jeff.
Cornyn (TX-R) also has the same set-up. They just don’t want to be bothered hearing from the people they represent.
Thats, okay come election time we wont be bothered with them. We the people put them in office we the people can take them out of office. I for one I vote each and everyone of them out of office who do not listen to the people that put them there.