January 31, 2017
Senator Kamala D. Harris
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Harris;
Thank you for being an outspoken advocate for basic human rights
throughout your career and for voting against Betsy DeVos for Secretary of
Education. As a California schoolteacher I’m more than grateful for a voice of
reason in the Senate as the President continues to fill his Cabinet with
persons antithetical to our democratic values.
From your time in San Francisco where you worked on behalf of those most
marginalized to the statewide “Back on Track” program and your ongoing
protection of immigrants, I cannot thank you enough for your public service.
Since the November election I’ve been following press releases from your
office through Facebook and have joined with local groups seeking to stand up
for democracy and against the oligarch that has taken over the Oval Office.
Your daily statements give heart and encouragement in a time when it is so
desperately needed.
As a teacher I’ve passed along to students our goals of anti-bullying
and having all students be “upstanders” when faced with a person who is trying
to use fear and intimidation to prey on those less able to defend themselves.
Sadly, our current president is the very definition of “bully” and your words
and actions of encouragement are important for all of us trying to stand for
our Constitution.
As the very definition of “upstander” we are so proud to have you as one
of our California Senators. Thank you for giving voice to what is best in
America!
Sincerely,
Scott Forbes
A California Public School Teacher
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