To: Rep. Ron Kind (WI-3)

Democrats: Stand strong against Tea Party Republicans

From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, Tea Party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.

Why is this important?

I have not really been personally impacted in a direct manner, but am aware of many who have. Of course, behind the scenes, many things are starting to go wrong, like enforcement of environmental and health regulations. Currently, I noticed that I cannot view government web pages such as the Astronomy Picture of the Day. I am one of the lucky ones so far.