Thread: Burr holds out hope for bill on immigration

Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Burr holds out hope for bill on immigration; Dole still opposed
He says changes could improve it; she won't budge
http://www.winstonsalemjournal.com/serv ... 3351797694


By Mary M. Shaffrey
JOURNAL WASHINGTON BUREAU


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WASHINGTON
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I think not only a sit-in at the Winston-Salem office is in order, but a general APB to encourage every single voter to visit their local district office to "touch base" with the Senator or his staff on Thursday.

A protest would require a permit in most cases, but a "personal visit" by voters to insure continuity of their wishes into the Washington office of their elected official would be acceptable. No handbills, no signs, no chanting, just an orderly flow of bodies to and from the offices would suffice. Maybe hand-deliver a statement to the effect that another "Yes" vote on cloture would lead to a new title next election....like say, Former Senator Burr? Wouldn't the staff (and more importantly the local news media) go nuts over that? A little press coverage would go a long way, and surely most anyone could spare an hour or two to just drop by to say, "Thanks so much for not supporting my wishes"! There appears to be a number of satellite offices around the state. Even if they aren't staffed an endless group of folks walking up and looking in would be noticed and discussed by others...This would be particularily useful in every state that is represented by "flipables", and would reinforce the message to those who openly support the amnesty bill as well!

After all, they can avoid phone calls and toss faxes, but a personal visit from a polite yet stern constituent will go on the record (and rather quickly too I imagine). I know I would feel a lot more discomfort from a personal visit than I would negative mail from an otherwise anonymous person who may not even be affiliated with me in reality.

Anybody think it is worth the effort? William???

Here are the published addresses of Burr's satellite offices from his web site, in case anyone wants to drop by and say hello sometime:

Winston-Salem
2000 West First Street
Suite 508
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: (800) 685-8916
Phone: (336) 631-5125
Fax: (336) 725-4493

Asheville
Federal Building
151 Patton Avenue, Suite 204
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (82 350-2437
Fax: (82 350-2439

Gastonia
City Hall
181 South Street, Room 222
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 833-0854
Fax: (704) 833-1467

Rocky Mount
100 Coast Line Street, Room 210
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: (252) 977-9522
Fax: (252) 977-7902

Wilmington
201 North Front Street
Suite 809
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (88 848-1833
Phone: (910) 251-1058
Fax: (910) 251-7975

After catching up my email I found my suggestion has already been addressed at the thread:

http://www.alipac.us/modules.php?name=F ... 431#401431

If you haven't already been there please go and check it out ASAP!

Looks like I'm late to the party again!