Very interesting mail I got today from my Congressman...

[kcass1954]

Clay Shaw (R) is my congressman. I'm not thrilled about him, going back to his days as mayor of Ft. Lauderdale. When I came home today, I had a "report" from him. (Aside - since we're paying to prepare, publish and mail this thing, it might be nice if he just sent a letter rather than that glossy, full-color flyer.) I wasn't thrilled to see the back cover, "Support Our Troops".

But on the inside, I saw something promising.

"Strengthen and Protect Social Security

President Bush has said strengthening Social Security will be a top prioroity of his Administration in 2005. As a senior member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, I am committed to strengthening and protecting Social Security.

I will fight for a plan to ensure Social Security meets the needs of today's workers while protecting current benefits - and does not touch one dime of the Social Security Trust Fund, does not cut any benefits for current retirees, does not privatize the program and does not raise taxes."

Now I realize that he's a republican in a heavily democratic county, but I truly hope he's not just blowing smoke up my skirt. I'm afraid that when push comes to shove, he'll go ahead and vote along party lines. I think I'll save this flyer for future reference.