If you have no interest in politics at all, stop reading now and ignore.

I was part of city government for a while.  Not an elected official or anything but I was kinda higher up in the ranks.  I also was involved in a campaign, "support the peeples court!" (I'm AMAZED that site is still up!) and that was fun as well, which takes me to my next issue...ignoring your constituents, which is a fancy way of saying citizens you represent, is really dumb.  Ignoring the ones that are motivated, with blogs, is even worse.

Recently in Ohio, a certain bill was put up, voted on and passed that was very common sense (yes, I read the bill).  I went to review how MY rep voted and was personally offended to find out he voted NO.  Being a curious person, I genuinely wanted to know why, maybe there's something I missed?  I NEVER RECIEVED A REPLY, at all, ever.  He could've literally drove down the street and made a personal visit but I guess he's too busy.  This is overly annoying and downright offensive ...not for the lack of a visit but the lack of a simple email reply.  For verification, here's my email, minus my home address, copy, paste.

from: Jesse Riley
to: district25@ohr.state.oh.us

date: Thu, May 29, 2008 at 2:11 PM
subject: Vote on SB184
mailed-bygmail.com 

Representative Stewart:
 
I just happened to come across the vote for SB184 and was somewhat surprised by your vote.  On paper, 184 (also dubbed "Castle Doctrine") seems to make a lot of sense, your nay vote cast raises questions -- maybe I'm missing something from this bill or a pitfall somewhere that the 23 nay votes might foresee a problem?  Can you please explain your vote?
 
Jesse Riley

I know for an absolute fact gmail addresses get though their servers.  I also know for an absolute fact they have interns to check these emails.  I hope that at some point Dan Stewart finds this and gives me an answer.  Otherwise, I'm still waiting and I've given you MORE than enough time.  (Honestly I don't expect a reply)