An Open Letter

To: Sen. Murray, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, Sen. Cantwell

From: A verified voter in Vancouver, WA

August 27

As someone who firmly believes in the preservation of life and the sacredness of human dignity, I cannot stay silent in the face of the incessant military offenses that continue to shake the very essence of humanity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The alarming escalation of violence, destruction, and most importantly, the obliteration of innocent lives, is a stark reminder of our collective moral responsibility to cease our actions that, directly or indirectly, contribute to these ongoing atrocities. The United States, as a beacon of democracy and human rights, should be at the forefront of making this stand. Currently, it is undeniable that the funding provided by the U.S to Israel catalyzes the use of deadly force upon countless innocent Palestinian lives, cloaked under the fallacy of self-defense. The distribution of armaments assists in the propagation of this violence, engulfing men, women, and children who are merely striving for survival amid life's most terrifying ordeals. The sanctity of humanitarian law demands its adherents to protect civilians at all costs, yet it is disheartening to witness the erosion of our commitment to this principle. When a single innocent life is lost, it sends shockwaves across the very fabric of our humanity. An urgent call for a ceasefire is not only a demand for the preservation of lives and peace but also a plea for justice and freedom from fear. Our complicity in this conflict strikes at our ability to uphold and advocate for the universal tenets of human rights and dignity. Now more than ever, we should rise above our political differences and geopolitical interests and stand up for the fundamental duty we owe to humanity - to protect every life and ensure that every individual can live in peace and dignity. Crimes against humanity in any form should never be sanctioned, funded, or accepted. Instead, we should champion for their abolition, for peace, and for justice. We must herald the call for an immediate ceasefire, not tomorrow, not next week, but now.

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