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The Secret to Getting Your Voice Heard in Government

Dr. Wayne Thorn

“Practical strategies for ensuring your concerns reach policymakers.”

Great — here are some practical tips to increase the chances that your message makes it past the sorting stage and into the policymakers’ daily briefing or staff reports:

“A handwritten or mailed letter is often a more effective way to make your voice heard. The White House receives 40,000–50,000 emails every day, most of which are reduced to summaries and trend reports. By contrast, a handful of letters—perhaps 10—are chosen for the policymakers’ daily briefing folder.”

1. Be Personal, Not Generic

  • Share a personal story or experience that connects to a larger issue.
  • Instead of just saying “I oppose higher taxes,” explain how a specific policy impacts you, your family, or your community.
  • Staff look for letters that put a human face on a policy.

2. Keep It Clear and Focused

  • Stick to one main issue per message.
  • Use simple, direct language instead of long explanations.
  • Avoid clutter — a focused story or argument is easier for staff to pull and summarize.

3. Connect to National Values

  • Relating your concern to American ideals (freedom, fairness, opportunity, the Constitution, the Bible if appropriate for you) makes it resonate more.
  • Example: “I believe protecting the Second Amendment is part of protecting the freedoms our nation was founded upon.”

4. Show Respect and Sincerity

  • Avoid insults, sarcasm, or angry rants — those are less likely to be passed up the chain.
  • A firm but respectful tone has a greater chance of being taken seriously.

5. Be Timely

  • Reference a current event, bill, or policy debate.
  • Timely messages are more likely to be chosen because they connect with what the President and staff are already discussing that day.

6. Make It Shareable

  • Write in a way that makes your message quotable.
  • Short, memorable sentences often stand out.
  • Example: “When government spending grows, my family’s grocery budget shrinks.”

7. Send It Through the Right Channel

  • Use the official White House contact form (https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/) — this is the fastest way to get into the system.
  • For especially important issues, send both an online message and a physical letter (mailed letters often carry extra weight because fewer people take the time to write them).

✨ Pro Tip: If you’re writing on behalf of an organization or church, note how many people you represent. Saying “I’m writing on behalf of 200 families in our congregation” gives the letter more influence than just speaking as one individual.

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Wrangle the DOJ back in line with the 2nd Amendment

Wayne Thorn

Call to Action

Fellow Americans,

The time has come for law-abiding citizens to rise with one voice in defense of our freedoms. The Second Amendment is not a suggestion—it is a constitutional guarantee. Yet we have witnessed repeated attempts to erode it through misguided policies, bureaucratic overreach, and selective enforcement. These actions strike at the very foundation of our liberty and cannot go unanswered.

We must now take it upon ourselves to demand accountability. We call on every patriot to urge the President and the Department of Justice to honor their duty to the Constitution and to protect the rights it secures for all citizens. This is not the task of a few, but the responsibility of us all. The strength of our republic rests on the vigilance of its people, and silence in the face of encroachment is not an option.

Let us stand together—firm, united, and resolute. Write, speak, and act so that our leaders know the will of the people is clear: the Second Amendment must be upheld, and the Constitution must remain the supreme law of the land.

My letter to the President and copied to the DOJ

08/28/2025

Dear President Trump,

I write to you today out of deep concern for the future of our Second Amendment rights. You have long stood as a defender of the right to keep and bear arms, assuring the American people that their constitutional freedoms would not be compromised. At this critical moment, we urgently need your leadership to ensure that promise is upheld.

In the past week, two significant cases—the Zero Tolerance Policy and United States v. Peterson—have underscored a troubling reality: the Department of Justice has drifted away from a fair and consistent application of constitutional principles. These cases should have been resolved simply and directly. Instead, the DOJ has complicated what should have been straightforward matters by refusing to concede to plaintiffs whose positions align with both common sense and the Constitution.

The proper course of action should have been clear: the Department ought to acknowledge that the repealed Zero Tolerance Policy was inconsistent with constitutional protections and the Department’s own evolving view of fairness. Likewise, in United States v. Peterson, the DOJ had the opportunity to affirm the plain meaning of the Second Amendment by respecting the rights of lawful citizens, yet it chose instead to resist.

The American people cannot afford ambiguity on this issue. Our constitutional rights must not be left vulnerable to bureaucratic overreach or inconsistent enforcement. The Department of Justice should be compelled to align its actions with the Constitution and the values of liberty that define our nation.

Mr. President, the time has come to move beyond words and take decisive action. We ask that you continue to stand firm in defense of the Second Amendment and bring the Department of Justice back in line with the principles of fairness, accountability, and constitutional integrity. We are watching

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We The People

Dr. Wayne Thorn

With everything happening in the United States—immigration issues, government corruption, attacks on our Second Amendment rights, and a struggling economy—it’s more important than ever for We the People to take a stand. We can no longer sit back and believe that there’s nothing we can do. It’s time for us to actively voice our concerns and make our desires known to those in power. Our involvement and engagement are crucial for shaping the future of our country.

Find and contact elected officials

Get the names and contact information for the people who represent you on the federal, state, and local levels.

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Here is some direct links:

The Office of Donald J. Trump: https://www.45office.com/

Attorney General Pam Bondi: https://www.justice.gov/contact-us

ATF Director Kash Patel: [email protected]:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/questions

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A voice cries: In the wilderness

Dr. Wayne Thorn

Here is Psalms 20:6-9 from the King James Version (KJV):

6 Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed;
he will hear him from his holy heaven
with the saving strength of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses:
but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen:
but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, Lord:
let the king hear us when we call.

These verses convey a similar message, emphasizing trust in God’s strength over human power, while expressing confidence in His divine salvation and unwavering support.

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Isaiah 40:3 (ESV):
“A voice cries:
‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;
make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'”

We are now the voice crying in the wilderness in this time and place that the savior of all has come to give use life, life eternal with the father.

The statement “We are now the voice crying in the wilderness in this time and place that the Savior of all has come to give us life, life eternal with the Father” draws from the biblical imagery of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the way for Christ. It also reflects a call for believers to take up that same mantle today.

“We are now the voice crying in the wilderness”:

    • In biblical times, John the Baptist was the voice in the wilderness, proclaiming the coming of Jesus and calling people to repentance. In today’s context, we, as believers, have taken on the role of proclaiming the good news of Christ’s coming. The wilderness symbolizes the spiritual desolation or confusion in the world—a place where many are lost, distant from God, and searching for meaning. As voices in this wilderness, we are called to guide people towards Christ, just as John did.

    1. “In this time and place”:

      • This phrase highlights the urgency of the call. Every era and generation faces unique challenges—whether moral, social, or spiritual. In our current age, the distractions of modern life, secularism, and materialism often act as barriers to hearing God’s voice. Now, more than ever, the world needs voices that cut through this spiritual noise, proclaiming the eternal truths of the gospel in the context of present-day challenges.

      2. “That the Savior of all has come”:

        • This affirms the central truth of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ, the Savior, has come into the world. His coming was not just for a specific group of people or time but for all humanity, throughout all history. Our message, as “voices crying in the wilderness,” is to proclaim the arrival of Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophecy that John the Baptist once heralded. We point to the fact that the Savior has come, bridging the gap between humanity and God.

        3. “To give us life, life eternal with the Father”:

          • The heart of the gospel message is not only about salvation from sin but also about the gift of eternal life. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we are offered a life that transcends earthly existence, a relationship with God that begins now and lasts forever. Our task as modern-day “voices in the wilderness” is to proclaim this gift—life with the Father, secured through faith in Christ. We are called to share the hope of eternal life, which offers a deep sense of purpose and peace amid the uncertainties of the world.

          In essence:

          This statement calls believers to recognize that we are living in a spiritually dry and confused world—a “wilderness”—and just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ’s first coming, we are now preparing the way for hearts to receive Him in the present. Our role is to boldly proclaim the life-changing truth that Jesus has already come to bring salvation and eternal life, inviting people into a life-giving relationship with the Father. We are entrusted with sharing this message of hope, redemption, and eternal life, becoming voices of God’s grace and love in a world that desperately needs it.

          Stand Up

          We must stand up, just as our country did at its founding, by using the powerful tools we have—our voices and our votes. The principles on which this nation was built call us to engage actively, and it is our responsibility to ensure that godly values are represented in our leadership and policies.

          As Christians, we cannot sit idly by while our government is increasingly influenced by voices that reject God’s truth in favor of subjective feelings and personal agendas. There are those who shout loudly, demanding that their views be accepted, but we must remember that our foundation is not built on human opinion but on the eternal truth of God.

          There is only one truth—God’s truth—and it transcends personal feelings, opinions, and cultural trends. Now is the time for believers to boldly stand for what is right, guided by Scripture, and to use the influence we have been given to promote righteousness in our communities and our nation.

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