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John's avatar

The word “evil” is used absolutely correctly here. To use an office of power for that destructive evil is to be worse than a slug and with far less brain power. People are starving the world over because evil people are grabbing everything for themselves and justifying it with absurd reasons. Nationalism is and always has been a disease. To be American is not to be a nationalist. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that Americans will pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” That means liberty for all.

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Julie's avatar

I'm so sorry you're going through this and I hope you can all stay. We need you.

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Jim McLaughlin's avatar

In addition to gathering strength from online communities, I strongly recommend attending local government meetings and voicing your concerns. Local officials are not just obligated to serve their communities downward, but also upward and out in support of issues facing their community members. If they are not doing so, then they are not REPRESENTING the community and should be called out and voted out.

Every state has Sunshine and Open Meetings laws that mandate a public comment period.

OperationSunshine.info (And @operationsunshine) was created to provide support for the simple steps to prepare and deliver your message. Work with others to record your message and share it out on social media.

This is far more effective than email and phone calls, especially if you get the reaction of these officials.

Keep fighting. The PEOPLE formed this government and every government all the way down to the local level. We have the power and a voice to bring and demand change. Let's use it.

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Mary Hale's avatar

I am so terribly sickened by the actions of this regime. The harm and fear he is bringing to kind and beautiful people of this country. My heart goes out to you and your family. 💕

I feel helpless in this fight, but together we can be strong.

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Bill Lorenzo's avatar

Yes we can, because in unity there is strength. This is our chance to fight back....and WIN! This is what the bully fears most.

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Diane Lee's avatar

🙏💙🙏

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Lee Vinocur's avatar

Thank you for sharing a story that everyone needs to hear. What a worthy platform

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Tai's avatar

Thank you Felice and I wish you and your family safe from the harms inflicted by Trump and his goons. Again, thank you for speaking out.

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Lynda Phoenix's avatar

Trump and his regime are scum. They are the ones who need to go. They cheat, they lie , they steal from the American people and yet it's immigrants who get targeted.you are right, and it's only a matter of time before every citizen who speaks out is targeted. We need to stand up for what's right and this isn't right! I hope your family stays safe.

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Sarah Reynolds's avatar

☹️

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Jason Merchey's avatar

Yes and what's worse is that the success in deporting actual criminals ICE is having so far using these jack-booted thug tactics is no better than the Biden Admin! AND the Obama Admin was more successful with their numbers of deportations without all the fascist tactics. It's just astounding how this kind of performative authoritarianism straight from the dark souls of Steven Miller, Kristi Noem, and Donald Trump is masquerading as keeping us safe or making us great or whatever.

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Sandra Kay's avatar

I am horrified and ashamed of what this "government" is doing. I am also proud to be one of the voices standing against the actions they are perpetrating against honest and good people. I've never attended a rally or protest in my entire life, for any reason. But this summer I've made it to two protests against the evil policies and intentions of stephen miller and trump. You are not alone! I wish I could give you safety and peace again, but I will keep making my voice heard and I will continue fighting for you as long as I am able .

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Debra Seitz's avatar

It's horrible and I hate that it's going on. Please be safe

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LK WOODRUFF's avatar

I fear I wb disappeared for speaking bluntly. But we cannot & must not allow fears to render us silent, nor become complacent or complicit.

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Deborah Petrina's avatar

You are very brave to speak out; it's understandable why you don't give your name, but your voice and story matter. I live in Arizona and know people in your situation. I will share this with them to let them know they are not alone. Be safe.

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Kris's avatar

I feel for you. I’m in the same boat. DIL is here on a green card. I fear for her and my grandson every day.

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Bill Lorenzo's avatar

It will take years before the stain of Trump's so-called presidency will be erased.

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