Dear useless Republican representative:

[ozymandius]

Congressman (Republican stooge),

I write to you to express my concern over the Bush administration's pursuit to erode our civil rights, specifically illustrated in the case of Jose Padilla. As you may know, Jose Padilla, an American citizen, has been held without charge for over three years in military detention over the claims that he was planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" in a major metropolitan area. Despite producing no evidence to the claim of Mr. Padilla's "combative" status, the federal government has kept Mr. Padilla in custody, forbidding him access to legal counsel, arraignment and trial. This act effectively suspended the writ of habeas corpus for Mr. Padilla. One could infer that this is a test to suspend the writ of habeas corpus for every American citizen. This appears to be an exercise of executive power based upon a convenient reason according to an individual in our government, absent of judicial restraint and negligent of Constitutional protections from governmental abuse of power.

This has been an ongoing legal battle that has drawn forth my ire in view of the Bush administration's reckless disregard for the Constitutional protections that members of the highest levels of public service are sworn to protect and defend.

So I ask you, as my Congressional representative, where do you stand on this issue?

Sincerely yours,

Ozymandius

[No Exit]

1. Looks good... if you get traction with this, I may

(with your permission) borrow it and send it to my own useless repukelican representative and senators.

Or I may just write the ones who are up for re-election in 2006, and say, "Pack your bags, sucker, 'cause come November, YOUR sorry ass is OUTTA THERE!":hi:

[Liberal Veteran]

2. Dear cherished voter,

Thank you for expressing your feelings on the issue of (insert issue type here). I have taken note of your position on (insert position here) and hope that you will support me in this and my effort on (congressman's totally unrelated issue here). I believe that (insert issue type here) is very important to the people of (insert district here).

I appreciate you taking the time out to express your opinion on this and always love to hear from my constituents.

Please see the enclosed envelope where you can contribute to my re-election campaign fund in the upcoming race. Your gift of dollars will help insure that I can continue to vote on (insert issue here) and I hope you will tell all your friends to vote for me.

Signed,
(insert generic congressman's name here).

[lostnfound]

3. LOL

I've never ever ever used this one before: :rofl:
Thanks I needed that.

[acmejack]

4. Do you work for Lamar Smith?

I have several copies of that very letter.

[Dr.Phool]

6. Exactly like a Mike Bilirakis letter.

He really assured me that he's concerned about impeaching George W. Bush, and will share my comments and concerns with his colleagues.

When does that ski run open in hell?

[Benhurst]

5. You must live in NC, Liberal Veteran. Your reply looks like

a typical response from Senator Dole, only she doesn't bother with the first two paragraphs. I guess Bob taught her how to cut to the chase.

[OnionPatch]

7. That's a Jerry Lewis (CA41st) reply too

:rofl:
Never a clue as to where he actually stands on the issue.