Here's my usual boilerplate response:
Barring any acts of cannabilism, writing a book with Tom Cruise, verifiable DNA evidence my candidate is a direct descendent of aliens living underground at Area 51 bent on destruction of the universe, or turns into a werewolf during full moons, I have already made a decision about a candidate. Even if the above does prove true, it won't possibly be as scary as your fearmongering and uninformed diatrabe.
very good. A+. go to the head of the class. 4 gold stars.
I got a pretty nasty one today about Barack
Hussein Obama. it was so loaded with bigotry and lies. I wanted to respond. I wrote a response that was pretty positive, just briefly stating that I felt obama was the right choice for me, and his policies in which I believe most. But, then I thought "why the hail am I responding to this a-hole email written by someone I don't even know?" it was mindlessly forwarded to me by a family member. I hit delete and went on about my business.
This kind of email is considered "political satire". but the tone and words were too base to qualify for satire. when someone chooses to forward an email, they are saying it is good enough for them to send on, and to hell with whether it offends someone.
I like to see emails on candidates that tell something positive or something about the candidate (even if negative). at least that gives you something to think about whether you like the message or not.
a good joke however, is always welcome in my inbox. and I've seen some about my candidate that had me rolling. awful, but hilarious too.
possible response:
how about "this email makes baby jesus very sad". with a sad baby jesus smilie?
I like her ... she is very sweet, don't want to tick her off, and none of them has been political. So I haven't said anything, but now it is making me 
