Quote Originally Posted by kc261 View Post
I think sending something other than the form letter is a good idea. Everything I've sent I've at least somewhat re-written, because I figure it won't take the staff very long to realize they are seeing a bunch of the same thing, and then each one will have less weight.

I'd keep it short. I'd also be careful with some of the stuff in your letter that could come across as anti-dog. I understand the point you are trying to make (snakes aren't the biggest problem), but not everyone will. We've already seen a few examples where people have gotten replies "thanks for your support of HR 669", so it is obvious the letters aren't getting read closely.
I hear what you are saying about dogs. I don't want to slam dogs, but I thought it would show that there is no real problem where they are saying there is one. And I think they will have a much harder time taking our dogs than our snakes and fish tanks. Dogs have always been the All American pet.

I can't believe people are getting replies that say "thanks for supporting this". Maybe I should change my letter to one that just reads, " NO TO RIDICULOUS BILL H.R. 669!", in 80 pt. Impact red. Maybe we should just start including cover letters that say that.