An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Cancel wasteful military parade, fund public services instead

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The military parade planned for June 14th is an unnecessary display of force and a wasteful misuse of taxpayer funds. With an estimated cost of $25-$45 million, at a time when funding for essential public services like education and healthcare is being cut, this event represents a gross misalignment of priorities. The spectacle of parading tanks, helicopters, and other military hardware through the streets of the nation's capital serves no practical purpose beyond inflating the president's ego. It is a brazen attempt to politicize the military in a manner unbecoming of our democratic values. I urge you to take immediate action to cancel these plans and redirect the allocated funds towards more productive ends that actually benefit the citizens you represent. The American people deserve better than this gratuitous show of martial prowess.

▶ Created on May 29, 2025 by Julie

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