First things first, I have have to thank Andrew Norcross for sending me this link. The downside is that it fired me up again. The upside is that it fired me up again.
I had to do it again today. I didn’t want to but I had to do it. I had to send another letter to my favorite United States Senator. The one and only Arlen Specter.
Instead of fighting a bailout we don’t need or want and instead of taking the time to learn about actual needs of his constituents, Arlen Specter is taking the time to send a letter to the NFL.
That’s right.
You might be outraged that your tax dollars are going towards a bailout that doesn’t seem to help anyone but banks and auto makers but Arlen Specter wants you to know that he is outraged that the N.F.L. wants to air its games on its own network.
I don’t know about Arlen Specter but this suburban twenty something has bigger fish to fry than what channel you view your Sunday afternoon football games. I’m concerned with things like Social Security and why we continue to pay into a system that is falling apart. I’m concerned with things like college tuition costs and its long term impact on the American economy.
Perhaps I should be concerned with football.
It seems like Arlen Specter is more concerned with what his campaign contributors think than what the voters think.
Here’s what it comes down to: If you don’t keep the voter’s interests at heart, none of it matters. Sure you had more money for your last campaign but now you are failing the residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Will anyone of these people vote for Senator Specter next time?
I know this twenty something won’t.
Please take the time today to send a message to Senator Specter that this waste of time is no longer acceptable. Please let Senator Specter know that you are disappointed by his action. Please let Senator Specter know that you expect him to reevaluate his priorities as your elected representative.
I don’t care what state you live in, help Pennsylvania voters get the attention of Arlen Specter.
You can contact the Senator on his senate webpage. It will only take a few minutes of your time.
And as always…
Dear Senator Specter,
After discovering the link below, I am very concerned as to how you are spending your time in office.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/sports/football/30specter.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
As one of your constituents, I am not concerned about the NFL and what network they choose to air their games. As a consumer, I can choose to make arrangements to see those games or I can choose to follow another sport or league (perhaps the IWFL).
I am actually more concerned that Comcast has been able to block competitors such as Verizon from offering their products in places such as Bristol Township. Does that concern you?
I would much prefer you to spend your time stopping wasteful spending in Washington, protecting the Constitutional rights of your constituents (regardless of their age, gender, race or sexual orientation) and learning about how you can better meet the needs of your Gen Y constituents.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Dorie A. Morgan
Also please note, I will be posting your response at my blog. If you or a member of your staff is interested in joining the discussion my blog can be found at http://www.dorieannmorgan.com
Susan Pogorzelski said...
1Ohh, this irks me so. As another Gen Y resident of PA this infuriates me. This infuriates me as a resident of PA, period. Is this what our senators are spending their time fighting for? Not for greater job security, not for the fact that college tuition has risen another 6%, not for safer streets, but rather for sports?
I’m so disappointed that we’ve elected a man whose priorities lie with entertainment rather than the economy, who will fight for football but not for citizens’ rights in this fledgling market.
Well said, Dorie, and congratulations to you for standing up and speaking out.
10/29/08 3:30 PM | Comment Link
Dorie said...
2@Susan – Thank you! I hope you send him a comment.
While Senator Specter might not be up for election this year, we can still send him a message that this behavior is unacceptable.
10/29/08 3:39 PM | Comment Link
Dorie said...
3@Dave – While I can appreciate the sentiment, I’m going to have to take your comment down. Thanks for commenting.
04/29/09 4:46 PM | Comment Link