Ever get annoyed by those recorded phone calls — “robocalls” — from political campaigns? You might want to check out a fellow named Shaun Dakin, the CEO and founder of something called The National Political Do Not Contact Registry. Here's the group's Web site.
Dakin believes those calls are illegal, unless they’re introduced by a real, live human voice. He’s starting a campaign of his own to get them to stop.
“We hope to put a robo-hold on all California campaign robocalls this fall. Campaigns at levels — local, state and federal — will be calling at their own peril if they continue to ignore the law.”
It's an uphill climb for Dakin, I'm guessing, but he just might find some support among weary California voters.
do they really think people are just waiting around for a phone call to help them decide how to vote? That's what TV is for.
If I am on the do not call list that should apply to politicians and anyone who does telephone solicitation. A taped message is not going to make me vote for anyone and if I want to refinance my home I will call someone. The TV commercials irritate me so bad that I can't even stand to watch tv during that time. The candidate that has to bash the other for lack of a platform will lose my vote.
If you are interested in joining up and filing a complaint, please go to
www.StopIllegalCARobocalls.org
Regards,
Shaun Dakin
CEO and Founder
StopPoliticalCalls.org