The Futility of Form Letters

Kate Kaye writes that online advocacy groups are wasting millions of dollars in futile attempts to influence politicians thru the use of phone calls and form letters...

If the way to change the mind of a Senator on issues instead of through lobbyists is phone calls, just hire a speed-dialer," quips Stephen Hourahan, press secretary for Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island..."

I say if you really want to influence a politician, don't worry about those form letters. Instead, find a way let him know you are going to raise millions of dollars...for his Primary opponent!