A while back annemariem told you about the new clean car legislation that sailed through the state house and was on its way to the senate.

She told you to bug your senator about this bill, 'member?? Chances are you didn't, 'cause you were thinking, "Oh whatever! My senator is so not going to read my email, and anyway, I have important internet porn research to do."

I know. You are very busy. But! As Brian at WashBlog discovered, when you write your senator, your senator takes notice:

Last night, HB 1397 passed in the Senate with my vote of support. I received numerous calls, letters and e-mails regarding support of the California emission standards... and I have sincerely appreciated all of the effort made to keep me informed about its importance to everyone.... Thank you for taking the time to get involved on this important issue. I hope you will continue to be an active participant in the legislative process.

Sincerely,
Senator Bill Finkbeiner - 45th Legislative District

I hope I'm not breaking anyone's democratic dreams here, but legislators don't actually read everything they vote on. Sure they have legislative assistants... but Sen. Finkbeiner's letter tells it like it is: Your senator needs you to be his brain. So be his brain! The rad thank-you note you'll get in return will totally totally get you laid. Promise.