Latest on twitter:
Just sent to the office of the 8th District:
I read Congressmen Capuano’s June 24 letter here: http://mashable.com/2008/07/08/congress-censor-twitter-qik/
I’ve lived in the 8th District for years and met Congressman Capuano once at a finance committee event for Deval Patrick in the summer of 2006 at a law office in Rowes Wharf. I’m also a technologist and web developer.
I’m concerned that the Congressman’s letter is intended to restrict the ability for representatives and their constituents to communicate. As a Democrat, I’m also concerned that this is a political battle that cannot be won unless the Congressman takes the position of lifting as many restrictions as possible on representatives’ abilities to use internet technologies.
I would also like to see my Congressman on Twitter, reaching out and finding constituents in the 8th District to follow, and then actually using the service to inform us about events in the legislature. I’d be happy to consult pro bono to help the Congressman use the service to maximum advantage.
Sincerely,
Dan Croak
