Some time ago somebody posted factors on effective letters to members of congress. I just looked in the archives but could not find them. I know it should be short and punchy. But how much detail is optimal? Is there an optimal way to ask for the vote? Should one state anything about the monetary cost of PD both to the individual and as a taxpayer? What about pain and suffering? Do the congress people (politicians) really care? Can they be forced to care? K-F Etzold CG Carline