Letters to Dent
Although I had written many letters to the incumbent before beginning the campaign to replace him in May 2009, after my candidacy began I started to publish my letters to him publicly. This serves to 1) highlight the distinctions between the Congressman and myself, 2) publicly record a constituent’s issues with his elected Representative.
Through October 21st, all letters have been printed out and handed by myself personally to the Representative at public meetings.
I have never received a single response to any of my letters, published or unpublished, before or after my candidacy.
I have had the chance to ask the Representative two questions in total at the five+ town halls I have attended, and he has my thanks for that, even though the answers were unsatisfactory.
If you have a letter to submit to me, you can create an account here, then click here to publish it to the front page of this website, or use my email on the right sidebar of the home page. Note that once I am elected in November 2010, I will install a novel yet simple form of accountable and transparent government nicknamed Our Open Office. As you can see from the below, I have requested the incumbent’s feedback on this plan, and have not received any.
Anyone reading through these letters will likely agree that there is a very sharp distinction between the Congressman and myself. This is because I have something that he lacks. Principles.
Jake Towne
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
October 21, 2009
Open Letter to Congressman Charlie Dent on HR 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009
February 12, 2010 “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” – attributed to Thomas Jefferson. A few comments on one of the governments’ latest and greatest $503 million spending scheme
Towne for Congress Invites Dent and Callahan to Debate
November 8, 2009. I issue a formal invitation to both competitors to talk about the important issues facing our nation.
On the Dollar – Congressman Charlie Dent Answers a Question from Jake Towne
September 29, 2009. The Congressman is taking no proactive actions to prevent a collapse in the purchasing power of the dollar. Instead, his actions are worsening the situation.
THE OPEN OFFICE – An Open Letter to Congressman Dent
September 20, 2009. I serve up yet another letter to my unresponsive representative with ideas on how he could become a more responsive and accountable representative.
NAIS – An Open Letter to Congressman Dent from Jake Towne
September 4, 2009. I write to the incumbent to find out why he supports HR 2749, which restricts the freedom of all food-growers in the nation.
Health Care: Another Open Letter to Congressman Dent
Sunday, August 9, 2009. Again, I query Congressman Dent and point out his unconstitutional health care plan will have the same future result as Obamacare’s socialized medicine.
Why Foreign Aid? – An Open Letter to Congressman Dent from Jake Towne
Tuesday, July 21, 2009. I ask my Congressman why he insists on giving taxpayer money to foreign nations while we are in foreign debt.
READ THE BILLS – An Open Letter to Congressman Dent from Jake Towne
Tuesday, July 7, 2009. I attend a town hall discussion with my Congressman and try to help out with solutions, instead of more excuses and “politics as usual.”
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