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02/08/2003 Archived Entry: "Stirring the sh..."

An idea that I've had for a while...something that in it's essence is a Very Small Thing that could have consequences if the meme-virus proliferates: International Democracy in Action Day (full website coming).

Celebrated April 9th, it's purpose is to "connect with your government representative(s) for the following reasons: - Let them know that you are an involved voter - Explain to them how they can best represent you on current or future issues - Ensure that vocal lobbyists should not have more influence than the voting public - Create awareness of locales which do not have open democracies and ask your representative to push for more democracy". I can't think of a better way to make the governments sit up and take notice more than flooding them with voices of the people who elected them.

If you think this is a good idea...take part! Spread the word...post it on your blog, write to your local media about it, tell your friends. Help out...write sample letters for people to use when writing to their representative, list the representatives for your area, raise the issues that people may not know about so that other people will write their representatives about them.

Thanks!

Met another UFie today: lord_dolphin. Decent fellow...works in a local mall in a store selling nothing but blank CDs and their accoutrements (a very good idea). One thing to note: they don't charge you the horrid CD levy!! Go buy from them in Metrotown Mall in Burnaby if you are local.