Observe Moratorium Day By Yourself!

Letter to the Editors

Keep it short, usually 200 words or less.

Be direct. Say what you're writing about in the first paragraph.

Most papers will require your signature, address and telephone number, so that they can verify the letter is actually from you. They will not publish your address or telephone. To make sure, when you sign it and give that information, say (Address/phone not for publication.)

SAMPLE: (FILL IN YOUR OWN INFORMATION)

To The Editor:

As the war in Iraq drags on, two-thirds of the American people say it was a mistake, and they want to end and bring the troops home.

No one in Washington seems to be listening.

That's why I've decided to take part in the Iraq Moratorium, which asks people to take some action on the Third Friday of every month to show that they want the war to end.

It can be as simple as wearing a button or armband or writing a letter to Congress. But we've all got to do something to stop it. If you Google "Iraq Moratorium" or go to their web site at www.IraqMoratorium.org, you'll find a lot of ideas.

In Our Town, there will be a vigil from 5 to 6 p.m. in front of the courthouse on the next Iraq Moratorium Day, Dec. 21. Anyone is welcome to join.

It's got to stop, and we've got to stop it.

Mike and Martha Moratorium
1234 Broadway
Your City, State ZIP
Phone: 000-000-0000

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