10/26/24

Offer of Peace

Mr. Elon Musk,

In response to your current petition supporting the first and second Constitutional amendments we, the undersigned, pledge our support for the entire Bill of Rights.

We also support the tenet espoused in the creation of our country as said in our Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

You see, there’s a lot we agree on.

A house divided cannot stand. Right now the nation is divided 50/50 and we’re all at each other’s throats. We don’t have to fight. There is a scenario where we can go point by point if we must, to find compromises for our differences. Together we can make America an example of strength, freedom, and benevolence – while watching out for powerful forces who would like to see America fail. If America turns this cold civil war hot, who will take over as the world’s super power? Would they promote the “freedom” you seek? It is not your fellow American, or even your fellow human that is the enemy. The only enemies are tyranny and injustice.

The world is watching us. Our children are watching us.
Let’s act like mature adults: sensible and strong but kind.

With all this in mind, we also pledge that no matter which candidate we campaign for til the close of polls, no matter how hard we fought or who ultimately wins, on November 6th we will extend to our neighbor a clean slate and an earnest handshake.

Let’s have a fair contest and show the world an example of good sportsmanship. Then we can get to work, together to solve some problems.

People are hurting, in America and around the world.

• Why don’t we have a functional system to deal with
   people who want to come live here?
• Gun violence, criminal violence, police violence,
   domestic violence – everyone is angry
• The weather is trippin, with people’s lives destroyed
   and insurance companies hammered
• 47% of US workers earn less than $75,000/yr
• 31% of US workers earn less than $50,000/yr
• 67% of bankruptcies are related to medical debt
• The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world
• The US is ranked #22 in quality of life
• Nationally, 1 in 3 bridges need repair or replacement
• We’re paying $660b/2023 in INTEREST on the national debt
• Everyone is looking at us to help the Middle East crisis
• Seems we can’t even get along ourselves as Americans, without violence

We need to listen to AND HEAR each other and admit when “the other side” has a good point. We can start from where we all agree: hurting is bad, justice is good. Together we can improve the list above.

Enough obstructionist politics.
Enough insults.
Enough hate.

The only enemies are tyranny and injustice. We are not the enemy. We are your neighbors.

We pledge to respectfully work together in support of our entire Constitution, and in furtherance of our common goals: peace and prosperity for our families and for all. We believe these are your core values too.

Mr. Musk, we ask you to encourage your followers toward peace following the election and going forward to work together in good faith to solve our problems.

Respectfully yours,
The undersigned