Dear Senator King,
How dare they talk about these thousands of workers who make government function as trash, evil doers, as inefficient and lazy. Trump always projects out onto others his sins. I watch as programs that I care about and know tiny pieces of are closed down. USAID, the CFPB, the FBI and DOJ. Staff who, in many instances, have dedicated many years of their lives to do the work requested of them, are now flung aside, disposable to the whims of billionaires.
I've never seen officials as callous, cruel, disrespectful, and wrong as those at the helm now. They seem intent on the demolition of our institutions and, already controlling vast amounts of wealth, intent on cementing their power over Congress' and civil society.
I grow more fearful every day that the 535 people that we've elected to Congress and the Senate are surrendering their power and purpose before this cruel administration and the overwhelming presence, influence and corruption that money has wrought, especially since Citizens United. I've been encouraged by your words before your colleagues and encourage you to bring forth all your courage, strength and vision to speak out, disrupt, persuade.
I wish you'd been at the protest outside the CFPB yesterday. I wish the first lines of your website were strong in assuring Mainers that you will not go gently into that dark night. It's astonishing after all that has happened, the lawlessness that the president has directed and engaged in again and again, that Congress, who has seen it up close - whether on January 6th when many feared for their lives, or in the constant threats and hate speech, often directed at them – it’s astonishing that so many in Congress now kiss the ring. And Musk, with his billions and taste for power at the helm just amplifies that fear, those threats. It's time to organize and take a stand now, to work with your colleagues to help them find courage as well. I hope that it is not too late!
Thank you for you work. We are counting on you!
