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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Thunderstorm wreaks havoc across Rogue Valley ... Medford attempted-murder trial hinges on IDs and DNA ... Inn at the Commons faces 'killer' parking crunch ... Thunderstorm wreaks havoc across Rogue Valley ... Medford attempted-murder trial hinges on IDs and DNA ... Inn at the Commons faces 'killer' parking crunch ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Sadly, there's no law preventing political robocalls Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News With the upcoming 2016 elections, is there a way to get a mandate or law passed to prevent receiving calls from politicians and political organizations? I think they should also be made to adhere to the federal "Do not call list." — Gary S., Medford There may be a way, Gary: You would have to get your representatives in Congress and a whole bunch of other congressional members to expand the Do Not Call Registry to include politicians. But it quite likely would be challenged as a free speech violation, so it might not stick anyway. The National Do Not Call Registry, which became law in 2003, specifically exempts political organizations, nonprofits and pollsters from its limits. There have been some efforts to create a Do Not Call List for politicians, but voluntary efforts have largely been ignored by candidates. There are a variety of efforts aimed specifically to give consumers the ability to limit "robocalls," those really, really annoying automated calls that can bombard your home phone around election time. (Has it ever occurred to politicians that those calls are a major factor in identifying who not to vote for?) You can join in that effort by going to consumersunion.org/end-robocalls. One other recommendation is to call candidates' campaign headquarters and asked to be removed from their call lists. Tell them you won't vote for them if they call you again, ever. Then follow up on your threat if they ignore your request. For more information on the National Do Not Call Registry, see www.donotcall.gov. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501