- United States
- Letter
An Open Letter
To: Pres. Biden
From: A verified voter in Vancouver, WA
August 27
Every breath I draw inhales a staggering embodiment of the humanity that unites us all. This core, this unbreakable bond, compels me to raise my voice against the egregious injustice unleashing havoc in the heart of this world. The persistence of horrific aggression and flagrant crimes against innocent Palestinian civilians has sparked a fire of outrage, desperation and disbelief within me. The land of dreams, the United States, has long held a profound respect for human rights and justice, yet distressingly, continues to fund and arm the otherwise admirable nation of Israel in these operations.
Writing as a concerned citizen, an ordinary man caught in this global whirlwind of pain, I implore you to reevaluate the consequences of such an alliance. The ceaseless onslaught, the destruction of homes, the rain of mortar shells, and the relentless claims of innocent lives—it all adds up to more than just a political manoeuvre. It is a glaring disregard for the sanctity of human life, a violation of the very essence of humanity. Our silence not only echoes our complicity in these acts, but it also slowly chips away at the moral foundation upon which our society stands.
And so, I implore you with unmasked urgency, cease the funding, stop sending arms, in the name of justice, in the name of humanity, call for a ceasefire. Recognize the cost these wars have on our shared human spirit, acknowledge the need for a peaceful resolution, and stand firmly against the continuation of such nightmare-inducing horrors. The survival and the dignity of thousands of innocent souls hang in the balance, but so too, does our very humanity. Choose peace, reject violence, and let us together bring an end to these heartbreaking crimes against humanity.