End the legal exemption for political phone solicitation. STOP THE CALLS. Outlaw all political robocalls. Outlaw all political telemarketing.
Why is this important?
Here's some news for all politicians, local, state, and national -- and for their fundraising committees: YES, their phone efforts are influencing my vote! I WILL NOT VOTE for political parties and politicians who call, robocall, or telemarket to me and my family.
I have two family members in other states who are ill and elderly, who count on being able to reach me immediately in emergencies or leave me messages with the things they need daily. THREE times in the past two days, my voicemail has been filled with political flotsam, and my family have not been able to leave me messages. In this week in particular, following Hurricane Sandy - HOW can these politicians be allowed to continue their "telemarketing exemption" when so many citizens need their phones to stay in touch with each other for personal safety and personal peace of mind? STOP THE CALLS. STOP THE ROBOCALLS. STOP THE POLITICAL TELEMARKETING. It's unnecessary HARRASSMENT.
