Wanted to send her an e-mail, but she does not have an e-mail address... Just a website for contacting her. So I will send this as a regular letter...
Senator Lanrieu,
I have just watched your flying interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos. Never in my 58 years have I seen such a pitifully attempt to make political hay out of a tragedy. And you picked a soapbox set upon your own constituents' pain and suffering!
Two glaring points stand out in your tirade.
One, the single backhoe you cried shame over. Anyone with eyes could see that there was only room for one backhoe on that break in the levee.
Two, you saying you would punch out anyone, including the President, if there was any criticism of local Louisiana officials after your interview aired. Consider initially that it is against federal law to threaten the President. Lastly with the fact that there were literally hundreds of buses within New Orleans proper that the Mayor could have used to evacuate the city, how can one not find fault? Those buses are now under water, but they were not flooded when the Mayor failed to use them.
I will give all I can to the charities for Louisiana relief. Yet when you run again, I will give double that amount to any one running against you.
You, Senator Lanrieu, are a disgrace to your state and the Senate of the United States.
In the hope you will understand that many, many others will feel the same way over your despicable actions, I am
Very sincerely yours,
Danny Clay Lee
THANK YOU. The EXACT thought that went thru my head but sounds so much better comning from you.
Great letter. I thought all senators had an email, though I've read on FR that sometimes snail mail gets read more.
Just a couple of suggestions - I believe there is a 'd' in her name (Landrieu). Also, in the last sentence, I personally would delete the 'will' - as many currently do feel the same way you do.
Great job!