Free Shipping For Soldiers

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We ask you to join us in urging our U.S. Senators and Representatives to support the effort to pass a law that would allow for the free mailing of letters and packages to our military personnel in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operation.

Representatives Kathy Castor and Gus Bilirakis have already committed to co-sponsoring a bill that would achieve our goal, and Rep. Castor's bill already has 234 co-sponsors in the House.

However, this is not the first time that the idea has made it this far. Last time, it died in the Senate. That means that we have to get all of our Senators, all over the country, to listen to us. They must get the support of the remainder of their colleagues.

Families and organizations attempting to ship goods to our military have discovered that the cost can be onerous. That should not be a factor in our attempts to make their lives more bearable in the most trying circumstances.

Keep in mind that the members of Congress enjoy the right of free mailing, called franking privileges. It is only proper that our fighting men and women who are in harm's way be granted the same rights.		Free Shipping For Soldiers

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  1. Thu., Feb. 4, 2010 9:56 AM    link Patrick L. | Tampa, FL

    My oldest son, US Army Sgt. Bryan Christian Luckey lost his life while serving his country in Mosul, Iraq on 6/29/06. My younger son, Staff Sgt. Matthew Christian Luckey, USMC, has served two tours in Fallujah, one in Afghanistan, while my youngest son, Joshua Christian Luckey, reports for US Army basic training this month. I feel that their sacrifices while serving deserves this compasionate consideration in leau of such service. This is one of the least things that we can do for them and their families, to help keep up their morale, in these difficult times.

    Thank You!

    Patrick Bryan Luckey

    Vietnam Era US Army Veteran

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  3. Sun., Jan. 31, 2010 6:14 PM    link Barbara M. | Valrico, FL

  4. Sat., Jan. 30, 2010 4:32 PM    link Damaris V. | Kempner, TX

  5. Thu., Jan. 28, 2010 8:17 AM    link Raul D. | Palm Harbor, FL

  6. Wed., Jan. 27, 2010 10:23 AM    link Brenda R. | Sheridan, AR

  7. Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 9:20 PM    link Connie T. | Griffin, GA

    I have 2 sons in the Army 1 in S. Korea and 1 in Iraq

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  9. Sun., Jan. 24, 2010 5:35 PM    link Marsha B. | Hillsville, PA

  10. Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 1:38 PM    link Bruce S. | Fort Lauderdale, FL

    We don't pay our soldiers and Marines (like my son Patrick in Afganistan) very much to put life and limb on the line. At least make it easy for them to get mail from their families.

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  12. Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 12:39 PM    link Monica M. | West Palm Beach, FL

  13. Mon., Jan. 18, 2010 11:57 PM    link Delores L. | Palm Harbor, FL

    Yes. Members of Congress enjoy free mailing. OUr Military should enjoy free mailing privileges and If they survive should also get paychecks for life like Congress

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  15. Sun., Jan. 17, 2010 10:04 PM    link Josh G. | New Smyrna Beach, FL

  16. Sat., Jan. 16, 2010 12:10 AM    link Anne T. | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    It's the least we can do to show some form of gratitude and support for our men and women who are defending our country. If Congress is entitled to "Franking Privileges", surely the soldiers defending congress deserve the same!!

    Thank-You on behalf of my brother, Sgt. Patrick Seiler, EOD Company (currently in Afghanistan.) and our family.

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  18. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 6:57 PM    link Kelly M. | New York, NY

  19. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 4:49 PM    link Michael R. | Brooklyn, NY

  20. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 10:58 AM    link jessica l. | Brooklyn, NY

  21. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 10:21 AM    link Ann K. | Saint Petersburg, FL

  22. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 9:40 AM    link Ninon C. | Takoma Park, MD

  23. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 9:37 AM    link Name not displayed | Brooklyn, NY

  24. Thu., Jan. 14, 2010 1:11 PM    link christian s. | Brooklyn, NY

  25. Thu., Jan. 14, 2010 12:19 PM    link Ginger H. | Brooklyn, NY

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