Salaam. We have all just seen how a united Muslim Community can change even the most entrenched political systems and promote democracy in a country like Egypt or Tunisia. We can similarly make our voices heard in our own country and state.
We urge every member of our community to call or e-mail his or her Congressional Representative to either thank them for voting against the extension of the Patriot Act or to express disappointment for voting in support of that extension. Thank God, the extension was voted down. However, two of our Congressmen did vote to extend.
Please do not miss this opportunity to make your voice as loud as those in Tahrir Square. Ours is a participatory democracy and works at its best when we exercise our rights by speaking up on issues that impact our communities. It takes only a few minutes to call or e-mail. And please know that every Congressional office counts all the calls and messages received on an issue like this. If your Congressman receives your calls in support of a certain Act or policy, he will give it full attention.
You do not need a long and complex letter - the suggested messages below can be put into your own words. Please keep it short and simple as well as please keep your message polite.
Please do not miss this opportunity to make your voice as loud as those in Tahrir Square. Ours is a participatory democracy and works at its best when we exercise our rights by speaking up on issues that impact our communities. It takes only a few minutes to call or e-mail. And please know that every Congressional office counts all the calls and messages received on an issue like this. If your Congressman receives your calls in support of a certain Act or policy, he will give it full attention.
You do not need a long and complex letter - the suggested messages below can be put into your own words. Please keep it short and simple as well as please keep your message polite.
Congressman Gerry Connolly 11th District
Washington, DC Office
424 Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1492
Fax: (202) 225-3071
E-Mail addresses:
james.walkinshaw@mail.house.gov
Suggested message by phone or e-mail:
As a loyal Muslim American living in your District in Virginia, I am very disappointed that Congressman Connolly voted to extend the Patriot Act, which is extremely objectionable to the Muslim community here. During the 2010 campaign, Mr. Connolly actively sought the support of our community and that support was instrumental in his re-election. It seems very deceitful for him to vote for this Act.
Congressman Jim Moran 8th District
Capitol Hill Office
2239 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4376
Fax: (202) 225-0017
Email Addresses:
Suggested message by phone or e-mail:
As a loyal Muslim American living in your District in Virginia, I am very disappointed that Congressman Connolly voted to extend the Patriot Act, which is extremely objectionable to the Muslim community here. During the 2010 campaign, Mr. Connolly actively sought the support of our community and that support was instrumental in his re-election. It seems very deceitful for him to vote for this Act.
Congressman Jim Moran 8th District
Capitol Hill Office
2239 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4376
Fax: (202) 225-0017
Email Addresses:
Suggested message by phone or e-mail:
As a loyal Muslim American living in your District in Virginia, I want to thank Congressman Moran for voting against extending the Patriot Act, which is extremely objectionable to the Muslim community here. We applaud his courage for standing up to those who demonize our community. Please tell Mr. Moran that our entire community appreciates his service.
Congressman Frank Wolf 10th District
Washington Office
241 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5136
(202) 225-0437 fax
Suggested message by phone or e-mail:
As a loyal Muslim American living in your District in Virginia, I am very disappointed that Congressman Wolf voted to extend the Patriot Act, which is extremely objectionable to the Muslim community here. Our community has been actively seeking ways to restore our traditional support for the Republican Party, and it is very difficult for us to understand Mr. Wolf's support for this Act. As one of the more moderate voices in the GOP, Mr. Wolf had a chance to rebuild bridges to our community by opposing an Act that has unfairly demonized our community.
AND REMEMBER - PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND POLITE IN ALL YOUR COMMUNICATION, please let us know their response.
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The Virginia Muslim Civic Coalition is an independent, non-partisan Muslim group concerned with domestic issues which directly affect the VA Muslim American community’s li
We focus on issues of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Education, the Economy, Banking Reform, Environmental issues, Immigration Reform, and Health Care Reform. Our endorsements to candidates are based primarily on these issues and a candidate’s history of support for and positive interaction with the American Muslim community.
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