The average person is not fully enthralled in the political scene. With record salary stagnation and productivity at an all-time high, the average citizen is overworked and underpaid. Even with this working against us, we must stay engaged in our political process. Inaction is still action.

The Issue

For the third time in history America has decided to take official actions to impeach its president. For the first time in history another branch of government is rigging that trial in the favor of its political coalition. Mitch McConnell answers to the American people not to the President of the United States. As American citizens, we should be frustrated and terrified that our elected officials are acting outside of their oaths in a blatant breach of contract and ethical standards.

While our discussion on the internet shows our visual dissatisfaction, direct action needs to take place to show the urgency of our frustration. That means reaching out in a respectful and appropriate manner to our elected officials. We must show them that we will not be silent on this. We are not afraid. We are burnt out and tired, but that does not mean inaction.

How Do We Heal?

Healing takes time, but attitudes are already changing. As a collective we need to make the determination of what we want our society to look like. Do we want to be a society of change and progress? Or, do we want our materialistic desires to overpower our egalitarian nature towards our fellow man? We see that prior generations are cannibalizing their children and grandchildren in the pursuit of corporate greed. We need to stay energized and passionate about change and progress. That means doing something.

What Do We Do Now?

We are not consumers we are citizens. for those of you that argue that the system doesn’t work, your lack of participation is part of that issue. Power comes in numbers and the more of us that are apathetic to the issues surrounding our institutions, the more bad actors have opportunities to change the very foundation of what makes us America. I urge you to maintain contact with your elected officials and representatives. No one should be above the law. The more our voices are heard, the bigger the impact.

I’ve included a link of current representatives in both the House and Senate. Please use this email/letter template to reach out to your representative. While maintaining a strong internet presence is helpful and visual, it is not enough.

Letter Template: Elected Officials

Disclaimer: Remember we’re trying to maintain an air of urgency but respect. It’s easier to ignore us if we act inappropriately. We want to maintain the moral high ground.

Dear ‘Elected Official’,

I am writing to you about the recent revelations surrounding the impeachment proceedings and current Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell. Mitch McConnell has indicated that he is in coordination with the White House and will be taking direct cues from its council. As an American citizen, I am deeply disheartened at the blatant disregard to the American people and it’s institutional proceedings. We demand a fair and impartial trial, especially given the nature of the charges being brought. We will be remembered by our actions during this deeply unprecedented point in history. Mitch McConnell should recuse himself from any impeachment proceedings to prevent bias and to ensure a fair trial to the American people. I implore you to remember inaction speaks loudly. We must ensure Mitch McConnell steps down and recuses himself from any trial proceedings at this time.

Thank you,

(Name) (State)

Thank you for taking the time to send this out to your representatives. The more voices that speak up, the better our chances for a better future.