Pikes Peak Citizens for Life

With finalization of the Health Care bills scheduled for January 2010, time is of the essence. Please contact your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representative as soon as possible. Now is a good time to reach them by letter, phone or e-mail. Regardless of the medium you use, please remember to:

• Be firm, but not angry. Ask questions, and ask for a response. Be persistent.

• Include your other health care concerns in your message.  Many of you have already received massive amounts of information and opinions on this legislation. Your concerns may be more than the pro-life issues that are the reason for this alert.

The most effective means of contact will also be the most time consuming: a hand-written letter! Send your letter by snail-mail to their Washington offices.

In Colorado, address your letter(s) to:

Sen. Mark Udall or Sen. Michael Bennet
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

And in the Pikes Peak area, our U.S. Congressman is:

Rep. Doug Lamborn
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Explain your concerns for the health and lives of the vulnerable, as well as how your personal health care and that of your family may be adversely affected. Ask questions, such as:

1. Will you oppose any healthcare reform bill that uses my tax dollars to pay for abortions?
2. Will you oppose any healthcare reform bill that, in any way, promotes euthanasia?
3. Will you oppose any such bill that limits my access to healthcare or medicines recommended by my doctor?
4. Will you guarantee that any healthcare reform bill passed by Congress will always allow me to choose my own doctor?

Expect to receive a “form letter” reply to your first contact, such as a recent e-mail response from Michael Bennet, which included this sentence: “As the Senate continues to consider reform of our health care system, I will keep your thoughts in mind.”

Write a second letter, responding to the elected official’s letter. You want to know exactly how he will vote on upcoming healthcare bills that contain unacceptable conditions. Let him know that you’re also referring to amendments that may be considered that have those conditions that may have been deleted from the main piece of legislation.

Finally, write a third letter, letting the congressman or senator knows your reaction to their second response.

Please keep in mind – handwritten letters may actually be read by your senators or representative. Congressional aides or office staff normally handle all other correspondence.