Unity08 has sent out a mass e-mail to its listserv, in which “we ask that you write, type, or cut/paste the following letter to the editor of your local newspaper.” Then Unity08 asks that people sign their own name to it.

Here’s the text of the letter, so that you can recognize it and, hopefully, filter it out as the spam that it is:

“— Letter begins here —

Dear Editor,

America will be in trouble if it doesn’t act quickly on the crucial issues before us — the economy, education, energy dependence, the environment, health care, immigration, terrorism, and more. I am a member of a movement called Unity08 that will bring our politics back to common ground and elect leadership to the White House that will actually lead.

Politics as we know it — politics as usual — is over. Unity08 will provide access to information, discussion, and decision-making tools that will change politics forever. And, just in time. 8 of every 10 Americans think Washington is so polarized that it is paralyzed. The 2008 election is a moment of truth.

Unity08’s new approach will:

1. Enable Americans to rank our most crucial issues.
2. Force the candidates to address those crucial issues.
3. In June, empower all Americans to choose a bipartisan ticket in a secure vote online.
4. In November, elect the Unity08 Ticket to our nation’s highest office.

Unity08 combines our oldest values and our newest technology to reactivate the American community. And then, America can be a proud country again, worthy of inspiring both our children and the world.

As a member of Unity08, I invite you to learn more about our movement at Unity08.com. Please feel free to direct any questions to me or to info@unity08.com.

For change,

— Letter ends here —”

Please spread the word — I know nobody likes this kind of letter manipulation baloney.