Hear You Eunice Lieurance Department of Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia Public policies are made to solve public issues.
Public issues result from different opinions on how to solve a problem.
It may seem that people making policies don't try to find out how the people they represent feel. Citizens sometimes forget they have not only a right, but a responsibility, to be involved in issues. It is important to say how you feel about an issue that affects you, your family or community. Decision makers do not always see all sides of an issue until people like you express their views. Writing for Policymakers provide more information on making your opinions known.