Just called my senators and representative.

[SeattleGirl]

I just called Senators Cantwell and Murray, and Congressman McDermott to express my anger and concern at how the relocated victims of Katrina are being treated. All three of my calls were answered on the first ring, all three men I spoke to where very nice (and I was very nice to them). I told them, in essence, that I had been reading more and more reports of the people who had been relocated to areas away from the hurricane-damaged areas who were being kept in buildings and structures that were being surrounded by newly erected fencing, and armed military personnel. I told them I understood that people needed to check in (we have to have a list of those who got out and at least a starting place for family members who are searching for them), needed to get clean clothing, etc. But what I could not understand why they are being treated as if they are prisoners. I said that every day, this whole situation just became more unbelievable and harder to wrap my head around, and that I wanted to express my concern to the people in Washington who are there to speak for me.

All three of these men told me that they had been receiving large volumes of calls with this same concern, and that these messages (the "piles of messages" as Senator Cantwell's office told me)would definitely be passed on to the Senators and Congressman.

I know a lot of DUers have already made calls, but please, if you haven't, seriously consider it.

[CottonBear]

1. I just called the White House and told them to tell Bush to stop censoring

the media coverage and prohibiting the photographing and publishing of the pictures of the tens of thousands of dead bodies. I told them that FEMA was incompetent and that Bush and his administration had blood on their hands and that they should all resign.

I hope the Secret Service doesn't end up on my doorstep tonight.
:scared:

[blue sky at night]

3. what a badge of courage that would be.......

thank you very much for STANDING TALL! I am afraid they are going to be very busy if they had to round up all of the folks reaming their assholes.

[CottonBear]

5. You're welcome. I love America. I want it back by any means necessary n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Thank you!

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Save the Gulf:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=106&topic_id=22507&mesg_id=22507

Then save the nation!
http://timeforachange.bluelemur.com/electionreform.htm

[longship]

4. Me, too.

Boxer, Feinstein, Baca, and for good measure, called Kerry as well. Was supportive of all but let Chimpy have it both barrels. Told them that I was furious at Chimpy and his lies and political attacks and that this has gone much, much too far, that some accounting must now occur. I strongly encouraged all to support official Congressional hearings. I told them that I felt strongly that this was an impeachable offense of considerable magnitude and that they should support that, too.

[CottonBear]

6. Thank you! n/t