[TITLE] [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME] The Capitol RE: STOP THE SPENDING!! Dear [TITLE] [LAST NAME] I am writing you today because I am disgusted by the lack of leadership in Washington and extremely worried about the future of our great Nation unless we address the debt crisis. Unless we act immediately this government spending binge will destroy our future! It is a time for LEADERSHIP! It is time to make the tough decisions you were elected to make! Everyday hardworking families and small business owners are forced to make tough decisions to balance their budgets and to live within their means. It is due time that our government and those elected to represent us in Washington do the same. I urge you to: Reject any debt ceiling proposal that increases any existing or installs any new taxes. Reject any proposal that removes Congress' authority to set the debt ceiling and level of federal spending by giving President Obama the authority to do so. Reject any proposal that does not offset any increase in the debt ceiling with real spending cuts that amount to more than the amount of the increase. Support a Balance Budget Amendment. The national debt is not a Republican or Democrat problem, this is an American disaster. It is time to set a new course of commonsense and sustainability for America. Please do what is best for our country! Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP]