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RTK.NET Mail 171243 Jul 8 16:22:32 1996 I would be extremely surprised if any office just threw away typed letters, especially from constituents. In fact, when I've done letter writing sessions at the seminary I attend, people who just signed letters still got response letters from their own legislators, and some got them from other legislators as well, especially House Rep's from other districts in their own state. In fact, in many offices I've been able to ask LAs to check on whether they've gotten constituent requests for Udall bill cosponsorship, and they've been able to tell me. Don't forget to send post cards to your own legislators! Exactly what will happen with the "big 5" post cards will depend on the office. In many cases letters from non-constituents won't even get opened, typed or not. Some may keep some record or take notice, especially if a large number of cards or letters arrive at once so the staff can't help but notice. I believe that because the post cards make a good visual impact with Mo's picture on the front, they will get more notice than many other mass mail efforts. When Alzheimer's patients and families sent their empty prescription med. bottles to legislators, it made an annoying but effective impact. So send the post card today (with or without a handwritten note), then make some calls and/or write letters. Sherri :x