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Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
01.31.2017 - Kamala Harris
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
Monday, January 23, 2017
01.23.2017 - Hillary Clinton -
January 23, 2017
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Post Office Box 5256
New York, NY 10185-5256
Dear Hillary;
As I write this “Thank you” I
realize that you made us all feel as if you knew us so personally, that you
have always represented the people so well, that it doesn’t feel right to
address this letter formally.
THANK YOU so very much for your incredible service to this great
country. From political activism, to First Lady, then from senator to Secretary
of State, your tireless work on behalf of America is appreciated so deeply that
a simple “thank you” really falls short.
A story I’d like to share is about my thirteen year old daughter and how
you’ve helped shape the person she is becoming. Last Saturday my family was marching through the rain in San
Francisco with thousands of people supporting women’s rights and to protect the
freedoms which you have spent your career safeguarding. I was walking next to our young son
(Carrying our “I’m STILL with her!” poster) while my wife walked with our
daughter who, when we left our warm home that day, wasn’t quite sure what to
expect or if she even wanted to be going to downtown San Francisco. After all, when you’re thirteen there
are so many things on your agenda J
Hours later we were drenched and excited to be part of the march and my
daughter had an energy and drive behind her I’ve never, quite, seen before. The
next day she was still making posters and she has been writing and reading on
the issues about which millions marched on Saturday.
Had you not run for President, had you not inspired such loyalty, had
you not been the amazing woman you are, my daughter would not – right now – be
as inspired and hopeful as she so obviously is.
We SO wanted you to become our forty-fifth President. But, it is so
important that you know, your legacy is HOPE, and activism, and freedom, and
the political awakening of a generation of young ladies and men who have grown
through your example.
Thank you Hilary!
Thursday, January 19, 2017
01.19.2017 - Meryl Streep -
Ms. Meryl Streep
Creative Artists Agency
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California
90067
Dear Ms. Streep;
I’m writing to thank you
for your brave remarks at the Golden Globes this year as you accepted the Cecil
B. DeMille Award.
My wife and I are both
teachers and we see, daily, the affect of words from our political leaders. As
teachers we have felt the impact in our classroom communities of the election
of a person who seems to have no regard for manners or decency.
Hollywood is sometimes
criticized for commenting on politics. Yet, Hollywood does not stand outside
and apart from our country. Stories and artists shape and define our country and help us build a better society and
give voice to those born without privilege or political influence.
We ARE our stories. I
thank you for not only bringing stories to life through your art but for taking
that position and giving voice to what is right and just.
We’ve certainly enjoyed
your movies and art, but – as our family watched the Golden Globe Awards over
dinner – we mostly enjoyed the real, genuine, and heartfelt words you put forth
that evening.
Thank you,
Scott C. Forbes
California School Teacher
Friday, January 6, 2017
Saturday, November 19, 2016
11.19.2016 - Senator Dianne Feinstein -
11.19.2016
Senator Dianne Feinstein
United States Senate
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Feinstein;
This is simply a note of “Thanks” for your tireless work
over the past decades as a public servant in the Bay Area and a US Senator. My
wife and I lived in San Francisco during part of your tenure as Mayor and were
both very happy when you were elected US Senator.
We’d like to thank you for your tireless work in education,
as we are both public school teachers, and for fighting for funding and
manageable class sizes.
In addition, your support for the environment – not only in
California but nationally – as well as your stand for the humane treatment of
all people is both appreciated and an inspiration.
Finally, as we approach a new administration, I would like
to thank you in advance for your input and work on the judiciary committee. We,
like millions of Americans, feel quite strongly that President Obama was denied
the Constitutional right of putting forth a Supreme Court candidate. We all
know it will be a struggle to uphold our Democratic values with a majority in
both The House and Senate and, now, a President-elect with questionable morals
and a voting majority.
Thank you! You have the support and admiration of millions
here in the Golden State.
Sincerely,
Scott Forbes
Public school teacher
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