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Thread #74499   Message #1299729
Posted By: Gervase
18-Oct-04 - 10:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: UK Guardian project to influence US vote
Subject: BS: UK Guardian project to influence US vote
I'd be intrigued to know if any non-US 'Catters have signed up for the project proposed by the Guardian newspaper to influence non-decided voters in Clark County OH, seen as one of the crucial areas in the presidential election.
Details can be found here.
It seems to have stirred up a can of worms (if this is anything to go by), and my own feelings are mixed.
I registered and received the name and address of a bloke in Springfield, but I'm not sure if I can write and send a letter. How would I react to someone else telling me what they thought of something? What right have I got to put a point of view over and above another American, an Iraqi or anyone else for that matter?
It's a tricky one. My own feelings on the issue are very strong indeed, but distilling them into a coherent and persuasive letter isn't easy.
Anyone else in a similar position?