In a bold move, a mother of three took to an unconventional method to express her dissatisfaction regarding Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education. After repeatedly trying to reach her senator, David Reynolds (R-Utah), to voice her concerns, 38-year-old Lisa Thompson decided to think outside the box.
For weeks, Lisa attempted to contact Senator Reynolds’ office but was met with silence, having only succeeded in leaving one voicemail. Frustrated yet determined to make her voice heard, she turned to her GrubHub app and ordered a 12-inch ham and pineapple pizza to be delivered to the senator’s office. Along with the pizza, she requested a note be attached, clearly stating, “From a Salt Lake City constituent: Please vote NO on Betsy DeVos. She is not the right choice for our public schools.” Additionally, she tipped the delivery driver $10 for their efforts.
Lisa’s strategy was a clever way to stand out in a sea of voicemails and emails. After all, who can resist pizza? Unfortunately, it seems that politicians aren’t as enthusiastic about a delicious pizza delivery. In a surprising turn of events, the senator’s office rejected the pizza delivery, citing concerns about a “suspicious pizza.” A security officer even reached out to Lisa to inform her that the office had reported the pizza delivery to the police. It’s bewildering that while constituents struggle to connect with their representatives, their attempts—even if in the form of pizza—are turned away.
“I had a moment of shock when the security officer called,” Lisa reflected. “But since I hadn’t done anything wrong, I felt relieved there were no consequences.” It’s disheartening to think that political offices prioritize security over engaging with the concerns of their constituents, especially regarding the nomination of someone as controversial as DeVos.
Despite the pizza debacle, Senator Reynolds’ office did eventually become aware of Lisa’s message. She wanted him to know her stance as a concerned parent with children in Utah’s public schools. Although he hasn’t publicly confirmed how he plans to vote, Reynolds has previously praised DeVos, even amidst widespread criticism from education experts.
As the Senate prepared for the vote on DeVos’s nomination, many Democrats voiced their opposition, hoping to sway more Republicans to reconsider their support. The public outcry against DeVos stems from her lack of experience in education, making this an essential issue for children’s futures.
Interestingly, Lisa’s pizza choice turned out to be just as divisive as DeVos herself. “I happen to enjoy ham and pineapple pizza,” Lisa admitted. “Turns out, my preference is quite controversial, much like this nomination.”
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In summary, Lisa Thompson’s creative attempt to send a pizza to her senator highlights the lengths some parents will go to make their voices heard on critical issues affecting education. It raises questions about how politicians engage with their constituents and the importance of listening to their concerns.