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A few days ago I wrote a letter to a representative in my area who was soliciting her vote door-to-door in an explicitly marked NO Solicitation, NO Distribution of Literature zone -- the place where I live.

You can find that letter here.

It wasn't long after I sent the email that I got a reply, which I wanted to post here for everyone in the world to read:

Dear Mr. Mossey,

Thank you for your email. I regret that I have annoyed you with the door-to-door campaigning. No disrespect was intended. Campaigning locally and door to door has been a time-honored Vermont tradition which gives people, who might not otherwise, the opportunity to meet and talk with the people who represent them and who want to represent them and to ask questions and share their concerns. When the no soliciting sign first went up at Treetops, I asked board members if it applied to campaigning during the political season. They gave me permission to do so, in part I believe, because door to door campaigning has long been a tradition in Vermont, and partly because candidates aren't selling anything or asking people to buy or donate to anything. Of course, I now will be letting them know your concerns. I thank you for taking the time to share with me your reaction to the door to door campaigning. After the election, I would appreciate having the opportunity to meet and talk with you if you are willing.

Sincerely,
Ann

Although I have to respect the fact that she did seek permission to campaign in the way she was doing in our area, I also have to wonder why the residents were not informed? We do get a monthly newsletter from our association board. I feel that in the future these kinds of things should be communicated to the residents so not to cause any anger or confusion.

Dear Ms Pugh,

It's sad that I know nothing about your political standings. It's sad that at this point I don't care. There are a lot of qualities that one has to look for in a politician these days, unfortunately when you blow literacy, comprehension and respect first thing, there's really no need to look any further.

I moved into Treetop Condominiums in early summer to get away from apartment living and enjoy a quiet neighborhood. The rules set by the association fit my style of living. For one, there are no dogs allowed. This is posted on the street name signs directly as you enter reinforces this. This allows me to feel safe to bring my three cats here. I hope you don't have a dog; but why would you -- it's against the rules.

Then there are the other two posted rules that the world can read as they enter our complex: NO Soliciting, NO Distribution of Literature.

When my doorbell rang last night during my dinner, I first wondered which of our welcome friends showed up to pay us a visit. An unfamiliar face and an 'Ann Pugh' button verified that the answer was: none of them. We were home when you showed up, and we chose to not answer the door to speak to you. Why? Because we didn't sign up for this. After you left our door, we heard you continue to the other units in our complex. We heard our upstairs neighbors walk to answer their door. I wonder, did they speak with you?

After a passing of some time, we opened our door and found your flier, your literature, on the floor in front of our door. Who knows if it contained any good information, other than your email address that's allowing me to send you this email.

So, Ms Pugh, that's why you lost my vote. If you can't respect the rules of the neighborhood you live in, how can I expect you to do the right thing in office? There's enough shady people there already.

Sincerely,
Mickey Mossey

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This is a copy of an email sent to: repannpugh@aol.com

And eat them. :(



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