Senator responds
I got a response from Senator Johnny Isakson in reference to the letter I had sent about DOPA. While I appreciate that he did respond (I only got an automated response so far from my other Senator, Saxby Chambliss), I wish he had responded to some of my concerns. The gist of his letter:
I am pleased that this bill has passed the House of Representatives and look forward to supporting it on the Senate floor.Â
Depressing…. So I am once again back at the drawing board. I plan to write many more Senators. I hope you will do the same. Contact Senators by Sept. 5th. Check out YALSA president Judy Nelson ’s reminder of what we can continue to do to help let Senators “get educated” about the troublings parts of DOPA.
August 30th, 2006 at 12:47 pm
I also got a response from my senator, Richard Shelby, from Alabama. His letter was more specific about the movement of the bill and he said he would “consider my concerns before casting a vote”. It may just be political jargon, but I was proud.
August 30th, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Your response is much more encouraging than mine! I am hopeful! I shall include your Senator in my emailing list!
You are getting your student voices heard on your blog! I am enjoying reading it!
August 30th, 2006 at 10:03 pm
My senator, Ron Wyden, said that he felt itdid a poor job of protecting the students
. “It will prevent schools and libraries from giving children access to web-based email, online education forums, important research tools and many other advantages of the Internet. ” He goes on but HE GETS IT.
Or at least one of his aides who will hopefully fill him in.
One good reason to live in Oregon, or maybe he reflects the many good reasons to live here.
August 31st, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Anne, you must be important. I worked to support both of these men in their campaigns and I haven’t even gotten a response!