ME-SEN: A Small Dollar Donation Isn't a Threat, Susan Collins--It's a Promise
I recently found myself featured in one of Senator Collins' attack ads. Specifically, her campaign has released a video charging me, and 140,000 other small donors, with bribery for contributing to her opponent. The ad features my face and says I "threatened" her because I dared to contribute my $20.20 to her opponent. That's quite the sense of entitlement, Senator!
The worst part is that she doesn't even believe the accusation herself. She's just slinging mud at Mainers to see if it will stick. Nevertheless, it's an interesting place to be, targeted by someone who's never bothered to meet me face to face. But it's staggering to see the meager powers that we, as citizens, have over our elected representatives distorted and maligned like that.
When your elected "representatives" fail to represent you, there are only so many things you can do. Call, text and write letters? I've done that. Sign petitions? Yup. Stop by the office and speak to a staffer? Check. Organize peaceful protests? I've done that too. And yes, I have chipped in to fund her opponent and yes, I will vote against her in November.
Each and every one of those actions is protected under our Constitution—freedom of speech, assembly, the right to petition the government for redress of grievances, and for 100 years now, women's right to vote.
Through it all, however, Susan Collins has dismissed me and all those like me who have been fighting for real representation in Washington, and demanding accountability from our elected officials.
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/08/14/small-dollar-donation-isnt-threat-susan-collins-its-promise
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