[lukeschlather]

Contacting your representative might change their view. However, it will definitely make sure you are aware of their view, and remember it when they're up for reelection. The latter is valuable even when you can't affect the outcome.

[tacos]

Great idea! If the EFF were half as organized as the NRA, then they'd have a scorecard of my representative's voting record with regard to electronic freedom. I bet that post a week before election day would get more than 60 comments on HN. Again I'll refer you to my original comment: "time to build up the rest of the toolbox."