Last week I had the opportunity to be a lobbyist for day. I
was invited to the office of two members of the United States House of
Representatives in Washingt0n, DC to discuss the increase of global
anti-Semitism and request the congressmen’s support to join a Congressional
task fore to investigate acts of anti-Semitism and to confer with the their
counterparts in other countries. The Cannon Office building in Washington is
home to many members of the House of Representatives. I was not alone on the
day of my visit. There are many other citizens visiting many members of
congress to enlist their support for a wide variety of issues. I saw one
veterans group lobbying for improved treatment of our veterans. Members of other organizations were there to
discuss the ongoing US negotiations with Iran regarding nuclear weapons.
This is how our system works. I encourage everyone who is
passionate about a cause to write
his or her congressman or congresswoman.
Plan a visit to their district office in your town. When in our nation’s
capital, stop in to their office. Even if the member of congress is not
available, you might have the opportunity to meet with a legislative aid or
assistant. They keep track of voters’ feelings about a wide variety of issues.
If you are not satisfied with their work, you can always register your
displeasure on Election Day.
c. 2015 J.Margolis
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