Dear:
President Obama, Vice President Biden, Speaker Ryan, House Minority Leader Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Reid, RNC, DNC, Secretary Clinton, Mr. Trump
CC: PBS, NPR, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, FOX
So, here we are.
I know that you all must be frustrated and tired. So am I. The history of how we got here is important, but I do not care right now. Everyone is at fault. Instead of pointing fingers at past mistakes, let us move forward.
What I ask may be especially hard for those in the House. Their districts have been carved in such a manner as to make it difficult for them to appear to be cooperative with the opposing party. Be assured, no matter your place on the political spectrum, you can speak with a civil tongue.
Words matter. The words of our leaders have the power to spread division and hate. They also have the power to spread hope and understanding. Choose wisely.
I see the abuse you take on social media and on TV. “Liberal” and “conservative” should not be used as insults and I wish those were the worst labels that people used.
The arms race of rhetoric can only serve to further divide us.
We are all family. Siblings can disagree but there must always be that foundation of love for our family.
Please state your views. Use logic and reasoning to honestly explain why you believe so strongly in your views. Then stop. Resist the temptation to blame others for a problem. Resist the temptation to throw a sarcastic jab.
After you are done speaking, the hardest part of your job begins.
Listen with the intention of understanding
Negotiations between political parties in these United States should NOT be as difficult as negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
I believe this country to be both strong and precious. I have deep respect for the country and I respect you, the elected leaders.
I ask that that you conduct yourselves as if you respect the elected leaders.
Before you decide to announce that “Democrats are ______” or “Republicans are ______”, please remember that you are about to insult roughly half the citizenry.
Gentle men and gentle ladies, I ask for your leadership.
Thank you for your service.
Real Woman's Health 