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Letter 1 to President Bidden
Jan. 21st, 2021 11:34 amCongratulations and welcome! The inauguration was fabulous, and I'm so happy to see you take office.
I know there are many many priorities as you start your presidency. I'm writing to make sure one of the first ones is taking care of the kids in cages.
I know that getting those kids connected to parents is part of your plan, and will take time. That is absolutely vital, but I'm talking about something more urgent.
Those kids right now are in unsafe conditions. They were horrific before we knew about COVID, and now they are nearly manslaughter levels of negligence. It is vital that while we hold these children (and try to get them connected to their families, or when that's not possible their new forever home) they are in safe, clean shelters with food, medical care, mental health care, and education.
You are known for your amazing empathy. I know you can't look at those kids, and think that what we are doing is acceptable. I'm asking you to do what you can to protect these kids. It's been nearly 4 years since I've written the President because I did not believe the previous President would listen to me. I trust that you will do better, so I expect to be writing frequently. If we're going to bend the arc of history correctly we all have to push. I hope we can work together to do our part.
I know there are many many priorities as you start your presidency. I'm writing to make sure one of the first ones is taking care of the kids in cages.
I know that getting those kids connected to parents is part of your plan, and will take time. That is absolutely vital, but I'm talking about something more urgent.
Those kids right now are in unsafe conditions. They were horrific before we knew about COVID, and now they are nearly manslaughter levels of negligence. It is vital that while we hold these children (and try to get them connected to their families, or when that's not possible their new forever home) they are in safe, clean shelters with food, medical care, mental health care, and education.
You are known for your amazing empathy. I know you can't look at those kids, and think that what we are doing is acceptable. I'm asking you to do what you can to protect these kids. It's been nearly 4 years since I've written the President because I did not believe the previous President would listen to me. I trust that you will do better, so I expect to be writing frequently. If we're going to bend the arc of history correctly we all have to push. I hope we can work together to do our part.