Tuesday, October 08, 2002
 

So far today, I have written two senators, a representative, Colin Powell, been to the library, read Faulkner stuff, and picked up and consumed lunch. Highlight of this, clearly, is writing Strom. I sent the same letter to sens. and reps. I considered changing a line in it from "please give these matters your full consideration, as I am sure you will, and oppose violence against Iraq" to "please consider these matters to the best of your ability" in the case of Strom but refrained, as I was trying to be civil (which took work). Writing Strom, of course, is a waste of electronic breath, but it makes me feel better, so I did it anyway. To prove that point (that it's a waste), I would like to post the "reply" that "Strom" sent me:

Dear Friend,

I was pleased to receive your recent e-mail and I appreciate your taking the time to contact my office. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with me. Please accept this response as acknowledgment of your message, and I will note your comments.

I recognize e-mail as an efficient means of communication. However, due to the extremely high volume of e-mails I receive each day, I am not able to answer requests through this media. If you are seeking assistance or service from my office, please submit your request in writing and mail or fax your correspondence. You may reach me at the following address and numbers:

Senator Strom Thurmond
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

202-224-5972 (Telephone)
202-224-1300 (Fax)

If you wish to avoid making a long distance telephone call, you may contact one of my State offices at the following telephone numbers:

Columbia 803-765-5494

Aiken 803-649-2591

Charleston 843-727-4282

Florence 843-662-8873

Once again, thank you for contacting me.

With kindest regards and best wishes,

Sincerely,

Strom Thurmond
President Pro Tempore
United States Senate

Elvisette philosophized at 12:07 PM