I’ve been corresponding regularly with the President. Or at least I have been writing to him and getting form emails indicating that my message has been received. I know that means next to nothing. My email has been sorted into the giant pile of yes and no and is now one more entry in the ongoing tally. That’s next to nothing, but it’s not nothing at all.
My messages are short and non-comprehensive. I know that the most attention they will receive is being sorted into a pile of yes or no on any given policy, so I do not devote a lot of time to research and argument.
With that in mind, here’s today’s message to the White House. I encourage you to write, too.
This headline in today’s New York Times: “With Israel signaling an offensive into Rafah, Netanyahu said it would require removing civilians.”
Mr. President — Israel has ordered civilians to move south. Then to move farther south. Rafah, as far south as you can get, was supposed to be safe. Now Rafah is under attack. This is unconscionable.
Every government has a duty to protect civilians in war time. Including Israel. Including the United States.
YOU can protect civilians by cutting off military aid and public approval of Israel’s war in Gaza. Do it. Now.
Mary Turck
And it did not take long to get the computerized form message back:
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| February 9, 2024 |
| Thank you for contacting the Biden-Harris Administration. President Biden and Vice President Harris value every opportunity to engage with the American people, and the Administration is grateful for your outreach. Our country faces many challenges, and messages like yours help us better understand how the Biden-Harris Administration can serve American families. We take careful note of the suggestions, thoughts, questions, and stories we receive, and we’re working hard to ensure you receive an appropriate response. Sincerely,The Office of Presidential Correspondence |
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Mary Turck
Response from White House: blah blah blah blah, blah blah, etc.
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