Carol, Good for you!!!! We should do that!!
But in the end of the day, do you think your 'representative' will represent you, and his/her constituents, or take a deal, for their vote? That is one of the biggest bummers, which I have written extensively about.
But, keep trying. You are doing an honorable thing, in doing that, and all the more power to you for it!!
Regards,
GfS