Write to the Litter Bin

   ER followers worldwide were venting their ire after yesterday's posting. Here's a summary of their comments.

   Millions of American citizens live abroad, but they have even less chance of getting a message to Congress than those still in the U.S.
   Congressional websites require a current U.S. residence and zip code in the email message format. If not, the message goes to a cyber litter bin.
   In addition, these millions of conscientious voters have the right to use absentee ballots, but many of these overseas citizens question whether their absentee ballots, now submitted electronically, are even counted.
   As for letters sent to regional offices, one ER follower noted, "We have one good 'thinking' person (in our district)  and a couple of -- well, who knows what they think."
   The ER resident philosopher Pug Mahoney wondered whether they think at all. And as for the idea that eventually they may actually read some of the letters, the cynical side of Pug wondered whether they have that ability.
  Some of us even remember a vice president who couldn't spell "potato."