Frequently Asked questions

Q:  How does "Let's Protect 2025" work?A:  The first step is verifying your voter status.  You can do this by going to "I will Vote".
Use the form on the homepage to send your voter status in a screenshot.
Once I receive confirmation you are registered you'll receive a link to a calendar to set up the best time for us to meet.
You'll receive $20.25 from me within 24 hours of completing our 20 minute conversation!Q:  Are you going to tell me who I should vote for?A:  Definitely not.  I don't have the right to tell anyone how they "should" vote.  My aim is to support you in making the voting decisions that are most in alignment with YOUR values, even if they are different from mine.Q:  How will you send the money?A:  I prefer Venmo, but happy to submit payment in the way you are most comfortable.Q:  Is my information private?A:  Yes.  Although I am not serving you as a clinician, I do practice and respect medical HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.  This means I could not nor would not say anything to anyone that could identify you or violate your trust.Q:  Is the conversation recorded?A:  No -- I do not record on my end but you are welcome to record on your side.Q: Can I donate to you?A: Sure -- I accept donations via Venmo @Damon Jacobs

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Frequently Asked questions

Q:  How does "Let's Protect 2025" work?A:  The first step is verifying your voter status. You can do this by going to "I will Vote".
Use the form on the homepage to send your voter status in a screenshot.
Once I receive confirmation you are registered you'll receive a link to a calendar to set up the best time for us to meet.
You'll receive $20.25 from me within 24 hours of completing our 20 minute conversation!Q:  Are you going to tell me who I should vote for?A:  Definitely not.  I don't have the right to tell anyone how they "should" vote.  My aim is to support you in making the voting decisions that are most in alignment with YOUR values, even if they are different from mine.Q:  How will you send the money?A:  I prefer Venmo, but happy to submit payment in the way you are most comfortable.Q:  Is my information private?A:  Yes.  Although I am not serving you as a clinician, I do practice and respect medical HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.  This means I could not nor would not say anything to anyone that could identify you or violate your trust.Q:  Is the conversation recorded?A:  No -- I do not record on my end but you are welcome to record on your side.Q:  Why are you doing this?A:  I believe our democracy is at an essential crossroads and we all have a role in protecting the United States in 2025 beyond.  We have more in common than we do differences;  perhaps through a respectful conversation we both can learn some new things and make our voting decisions with clarity and integrity.Q:  Are you really going to give me $20.25 to have a conversation with you?A:  Yes.Q:  Who is funding you?A:  No one.  I am not affiliated with any agency, organization, corporation, or conglomeration.  For a short period of time I am using my personal savings to have meaningful conversations with registered voters in specified areas.Q: Can I donate to you?A:  Sure -- I accept donations via Venmo @Damon JacobsQ: Who are you?A:  My name is Damon L. Jacobs.  I am a 53-year-old therapist and harm-reduction specialist. I have spent the better part of the past 30 years helping people resolve ambivalence and uncertainty in healthier ways. Check out my website for more info: DamonLJacobs.comQ: What if we disagree?A:  Then I hope the conversation will help you gain clarity and confidence about your voting decisions.