Recently I became extremely upset with this so called "stimulus" plan, and just couldn't take it anymore.  Now I know there isn't much I can do, but I can (at least for now) able to tell my senators (Patty Murry and Maria Cantwell in this case) how I feel.  And I am also able to tell them how I, as one of their constituents, feel.  I realize that they won't listen, much less read my letter, but I had to do something!  So I thought I would share my letter with you in hopes it would inspire at least one person to do the same.  I also received a "response" (which I am positive was either automated, or some intern) from the office of Sen. Murry.

The letter I sent:

Dear Senator,

Now is an extremely troubling time for our nation.  We as a country are going through the toughest financial crisis since the Carter administration.  Thousands of jobs are lost weekly, yet the best that the majority in our nation’s congress can come up with is a “bill” that has more pork in it then a can of Spam.  As one of your constituents, I am charging you with the task of saying NO!  Do not vote for this bill.  All it will do is doom our children and their children to decades of debt.  I, as a hard working citizen, do not want my government to place on me another $9000 dollars of debt.  Because that is all this will do, force onto every citizen another $9000 of debt to another country. 

This administration ran for election on the idea that it would bring change to the way our country is governed.  But all I have seen is the same old ideal of spend like there is no tomorrow, with no regard to what it will do to our children.  And the same message is being sent out by the leadership in our congress with this bill.  Speaker Pelosi just today trumpeted the idea that we cannot continue as a country without this bill.  She spoke about ushering in a new era of openness and bipartisanship, yet does everything she can to shut out anyone with an opposing idea. 

I implore you.  STOP THIS CYCLE OF SPENDING WITH OUT A PLAN!  There are real, proven methods of creating growth in our markets.  Spending without a plan, increasing taxes on all Americans, and printing billions in new money is not the answer.  These are the tactics that kept us in the Great Depression far longer then we should have. 

If you want answers, look to what Reagan did in the 1980’s.  Look at what he accomplished with the democratically controlled congress in the spirit of true bipartisanship.  All I ask is that you debate all ideas.  97% of this bill wouldn’t even be spent for a year.  THERE IS TIME!  Rushing into something only leads to strife and the regret that the wrong decisions were made.  Have a true debate, and decide on a plan that ALL sides can agree on.  LETS ACTUALLY PRACTICE THE DEMOCRACY THAT WE HAVE SPENT SO MUCH IN PROTECTING FOR OTHER COUNTRIES!  JUST VOTE NO!

Sincerely,

Cabriel Lovlie,

Natural Born Citizen of the United States, and Defender of Her Constitution

Dear Mr. Lovlie:

Thank you for contacting me regarding economic stimulus proposals. I appreciate hearing from you about this very important issue.

As a U.S. Senator, creating a strong economy and getting Americans back to work is my top priority, and I appreciate your input on what should be done to achieve these goals. I am currently working with my House and Senate colleagues as well as President Obama to move numerous measures designed to strengthen the economy. As we move forward, I strongly believe Congress and President Obama must work together in a bipartisan fashion to implement policies that will help stabilize the economy, create jobs, provide resources for workforce education and training programs, rebuild our nation's infrastructure, and help Americans facing hard economic times.

Be assured I will continue to work with my colleagues to address the many issues facing our economy and workforce. Thank you for sharing your ideas and concerns. Please feel free to contact me again, and I will keep your comments in mind.  

I hope all is well in Everett.