We are keeping an archive of the media coverage surrounding the Terrell Peterson child abuse case . Tech Soup Recent news articles have indicated that Congress is so inundated with email from constituants that the messages are largely ignored.
Email ranks below all other forms of communication for effectiveness with national politicians.
As it stands, email is a powerful tool for activism, but not necessarily for communicating with elected officials. It is much more effective to do so by phone, fax, or written letter. Email that doesn't come from constituents will be ignored. Include your home or business address in your message, to make it clear that you are a constituent. Be brief and limit your comments to one issue per message.