Letters are one of the most important tools in advocacy.
Many legislators point to constituent letters as being more effective than lobbyists or the media in influencing their decision on how to vote on a particular matter. Because government representatives are growing increasingly responsive to their constituents, they often consult constituent letters before deciding how to vote on a legislative issue. Letters serve as written documentation of the constituents' views on Capitol Hill. With controversial issues, large numbers of letters to demonstrate strong support for a particular stance. In the first paragraph ask that a specific action be taken by your legislator.