Don't just post on DU, write LTTE. Here's mine

[mnhtnbb]

The bombing plot uncovered by British intelligence presents an excellent opportunity to write letters to local newspapers demanding that
we elect representatives in November who can bring a new focus
to deterring terrorism. Find out the word limit for your local paper before you write!

This article in the Raleigh News & Observer today is what motivated me to write my letter.

http://www.newsobserver.com/680/story/470078.html

Editor:

As the article “Analysts: US could learn from Britain” (N&O 8/12/06 page 16A) indicates, Britain’s domestic intelligence-gathering system gathered the data which led to the revelation of the plot to bomb flights from London to the U.S.

The Bush Administration has its priorities, and budget, in the wrong place fighting terrorism. In the 13 minutes it took to write this letter, the U.S. spent $3.72 million on the Iraq War, out of a total $306.2 billion spent since its inception.* Discussion has gone on since before 9/11, about the lack of “a cohesive domestic intelligence collection agency as a key weakness” in American homeland security. While we are spending billions in Iraq, creating more terrorists, the Bush Administration is fighting terrorism at home by taking away shampoo and suntan lotion from teenagers returning from camp.


The Bush Administration doesn’t get it, any more than they did when they took away FEMA’s responsibility to prepare for national disasters, such as the one we experienced from Hurricane Katrina. In November, we, the people, must elect representatives who understand that government does have a purpose, and that our money must be effectively spent on a wise policy to deter terrorism.

* http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=182

[pooja]

1. good idea.

[bridge_to_nowhere]

2. great one

:toast:

[Raydawg1234]

3. here's my LTE on Lamont/Lieberman race:

Lieberman's Become Addicted To Power
To The Editor Of The Day:

Published on 8/12/2006 in Editorial » Letters to The Editor

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the people of Connecticut spoke. We chose Ned Lamont because we need a senator who will stand up to the George W. Bush administration, not one who acts as an apologist for Mr. Bush's failed policies.
Instead of graciously bowing out, Sen. Lieberman has chosen to run as an Independent. This does nothing but divide Democrats and help Republican congressional candidates. It is obvious that Sen. Lieberman does not care about his party, or the people of Connecticut. All he cares about is remaining a senator.

Sen. Lieberman is part of the Washington political elite, and he will do anything to retain the status quo. Why does Sen. Lieberman believe that he is the only person who can represent Connecticut? It is vanity pure and simple, for that's what Sen. Lieberman's new campaign is rooted in: vanity, ego, and a power trip that has lasted 18 years too long.
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from:http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=8606f7d6-5658-433c-863c-7ef6867cba34