How important is it to be personally involved in state and local politics and give input on new legislation?

I have this deep and maybe ingrained sense that I need to keep alert to changes in state and local laws. It is something that is almost impossible for me to do, because I am so busy. However, whenever I hear of legistlation that appears foolish or harmful or frivolous, I am driven to stay up late at nights or steal minutes here and there to write my opinion and send it to the powers that be -- hoping that I can in some way impact the decision. I have received some interesting (albeit canned) replies from representatives to our government, but I don't know if my input has that much weight or importance in the greater scheme of things.





How important is it that we share our opinion with government officials? Does anyone pay attention when we speak?





I'm talking specifically about state and local government, where it is possible we have more impact. Thanks all... There is a particular issue I am involved with locally right now.

How important is it to be personally involved in state and local politics and give input on new legislation?
It is very important to ensure that democrazy exists .... that we continue to vote and participate in voicing our concerns and ways to better our local areas. You know what they say...."Use it or lose it"
Reply:I actually have a friend that is a staffer for a high ranking elected official. He says they read every single piece of mail they get. And at lower levels of government, I'm sure they spend even more time with the mail. Keep it up.
Reply:you dont have enough money or power to change any new or old law!the fact is that the law has already been decided before you even heard about it so next time use you time to answer questions on yahoo!
Reply:honestly politics is a waste of time if you ask me