Sen. John Fetterman,
200 Chestnut St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 18235
Dear Senator Fetterman:
Recently a friend sent me a copy of a talk by a lay priest in a Buddhist temple in Minneapolis. When Japanese-Americans were rounded up during World War II, her parents were imprisoned in a “relocation camp” in Arkansas. She compared the roundup and the imprisonment to what is occurring now. She speaks from personal experience.
Now we have Markwayne Mullen replacing Kristi Noem. Sen. Mullen, I understand, is a friend of yours. I assume you care about the rules on search and seizure, believe that accused people have a right to a hearing, and think that when people are deported, it should at least be to the country they are from. If their lives are endangered by their home government, under international law they should be granted asylum. I assume you also believe that ICE agents should not be allowed to break down doors, should not arrest people at their citizenship hearings, and should not wear masks.
I will also assume that since you voted for your friend Sen. Mullen, you had some assurances that he believes that also, or you would not have voted to approve his appointment.
In addition, I must say that criticizing President Trump for going to war with Iran, for having no plan, for celebrating the death of civilians, and for never informing Congress is not “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” It is criticism that is well deserved. You, sir, are a United States Senator representing the people of Pennsylvania. This is not a game or a popularity contest.
Sincerely,
Roy Christman
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