Contacting Representatives
Contact your federal, state and local government representatives!
We are frustrated that current gun laws are not being enforced and yet the misinformed are demanding more laws that will not deter violent offenders but will make it difficult for individual citizens to protect themselves and their children.
Make your voice heard! With all of the media hype surrounding the gun control vs. Bill of Rights debate, they need to hear what's really on our minds - our Second Amendment rights!
Do try to be calm and rational and polite... and to not end constructive discussion. We are all trying to reduce violence in our society; some people are just going about it in different ways. Keep that truth in mind and become familiar with gun and crime statistics. The facts are on our side! Educate yourself so you can educate others!
Also remember that handwritten notes carry more weight than computer-generated or typed letters, and that anything with a U.S. stamp on it gets more attention than an email.
The White House:
Telephone (202) 456-4114
FAX:(202)456-2461
E-mail president@whitehouse.gov
The Vice President's Office:
Telephone:(202) 274-5000
FAX:(202) 456-2883
E-mail vice.president@whitehouse.gov
Vice President's Senate Office:
Telephone: (202) 224-2424
Governor Granholm:
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-21995-65280--,00.html
Governor Jennifer Granholm
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: (517) 373-3400
Fax: (517) 335-6863
U.S. Capitol Switchboard (all Senators and Representatives):
(202) 224-3121
Locate your representative at the Michigan House of Representatives
Contact your senator at the Michigan State Senate
The Library of Congress also provides information about state and local governments, including a section broken down by state.
The U.S. House of Representatives has links to member offices, committee offices, and contact information. They also have a page which lets you put in your zip code and locate your Representative.
The U.S. Senate has similar services.
Thomas - The U.S. Congress on the Internet, a service in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson provided by the Library of Congress, has all sorts of legislative information online, including texts of bills currently on the floor.
Gun Owners of America has an extensive page to help citizens find contact information.
You are registered to vote, aren't you? Check out the Michigan Secretary of State website to find out how to get registered.
Click here for a list of Michigan newspaper phone numbers and addresses.