The Reichstag is burning: An open letter to my elected officials
Earlier today, I sent the following letter (or slight variations thereof) to my elected legislators:
- US Senator Dick Durbin
- US Senator Tammy Duckworth
- Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
- State Senator Laura Fine
- State Representative Robyn Gabel
So far, my congressional delegation has all made public statements questioning or condemning the police violence across the country, but I don't believe anyone in government has yet gone far enough.
I am posting the Senator version here as well to make it available to anyone who wishes to use it as a template for their own letters to their elected representatives.
Dear Senator,
My name is Larry Garfield. I am an Illinois resident in the City of Evanston and one of your constituents.