I’ve Never Called my Congressman Before but this is the first time I felt I had to

For example,

Our friend Galen writes:
“Dear Speaker

I am compelled to congratulate you and your colleagues for your leadership and support for a historic energy bill. Your determination and perseverance on this legislation needs to be recognized and commended. I only hope that the Senate has as much pride and vision as was demonstrated in the House today and puts your legislation on the Presidents desk before the Christmas recess. I would like to recommend that you tell the opposition that the times are changing and this is no time to be stuck on status quo. Fear no veto. You should be proud of what you accomplished today.

Galen (Respectfully)
$”

and from my mom:

“I wrote this to Nancy Pelosi:

I have just been to your website and read your comments about the current energy bill. I have also read the article in http://www.thehill.com this morning about the energy bill. They are not saying the same things. I am concerned about solar power federal tax incentives for commercial and residential installations. I understand from The Hill article that the solar incentives may be sacrificed to reimburse the oil sector for lost revenues from increased fuel efficiency standards.

I think this is a terrible idea! These incentives are making a difference, making solar power a more attractive financial decision, so why would you stop them, especially when a focus of the bill is to encourage alternative, green sources of energy? Does solar power not have enough K Street lobbyists or powerful friends? I can’t think of any good reasons why you would discontinue them.

what are your reasons?

I’ll send it to my congressman too.