1. United States
2. Letter

Every day, I watch in horror as the delicate fabric of human morality is chipped away piece by piece by our collective actions. Actions that are not merely aberrations, but systematic conduct endorsed and perpetuated by decision-makers at the highest level. I refer specifically to the course we have pursued in our relations with the Israel-Palestine conflict, where we as a nation, have continued to finance and arm one side of a conflict riddled with crimes against humanity. This isn't just about taking sides in a territorial dispute, this is about subverting the very essence of human dignity, a value we profess to uphold as Americans. The ongoing violence and devastation are not just about numbers or economics, they are about real lives- mothers, fathers, children- whose future we are committing to decimate. Reckless, ruthless, and relentless, the unjustified attacks on innocent Palestinian civilians cannot be justified by any political or strategic advantage that we aim to gain. No amount of rationalization can pardon us from the guilt of disregarding the sanctity of human life. We must not forget; aiding and abetting in the commission of a crime carries the same moral weight and costs as the perpetration of the crime itself. I plead for a cessation of this violence, for a halt to our endorsement of a war that is waged at the expense of innocent lives. With each bullet funded, each missile launched, we are endorsing a narrative that sanctions the unconscionable slaughter of innocent civilians. This can't be the legacy we wish to leave for future generations: a legacy of regret, guilt, and unabashed cruelty. It's time to reconsider our stance and align it with the values that we vouch for. Let's reclaim our pledge to humanity by ending our role in this heinous act, by demanding an immediate ceasefire, and seeking accountability for the crimes enacted against humanity. No more pleas or negotiations, merely an urgent call for action, because our silence and complicity now only serve as an echo of the cries for help we've chosen to ignore.