If so, consider your selections on the following list...
In the past year, which of the following things have you done? Please check all that apply.
- Made a speech
- Created/updated a personal page online (ex: a blog, a mySpace, LiveJournal, or Yahoo 360 page)
- Read a political blog
- Attended a political rally, speech, or organized protest of any kind
- Written a letter to the editor of a newspaper or magazine or called a live radio or TV show to express an opinion
- Attended a public meeting on town or school affairs
- Written or called any politician at the state, local, or national level
- Posted a message to a discussion board about politics
- Signed a petition
- Held or run for political office
- Been an active member of any group that tries to influence public policy or government
- Worked for a political party
- Served on a committee for some local organization
- Served as an officer for some club or organization
- Written an article for a magazine or newspaper
I got this list from a poll question at pollingpoint.com . It reminded me of just how much more there is to be done politically than I usually consider. Perhaps I'm not qualified for some of the above and like everyone else, I have real reasons for not doing some of the other items... Still, it's just reasonable to remind ourselves from time to time of the range of activities that can be done and ways in which we might be able to contribute.