To: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- Israel

March 16, 2010

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
3 Kaplan St.
Hakirya, Jerusalem 91950
Israel


Dear Mr. Netanyahu,

We United States citizens are puzzled by the actions of our present government – a government that has veered so far to the left that we can hardly recognize it.
Our President and Congressional leaders have employed gangster tactics to bribe lawmakers to vote for laws that are contrary to our expectations.  They have rejected our basic principles.
I was alarmed by the way that the United States treated the democracy of Honduras when it legally ousted its leftist President Jose Zelaya for attempting to subvert its constitution.  I wrote to President Obama in August and Congressman Bishop in October asking for justification for such an unprecedented action.  Neither responded – our elected officials, apparently, don’t feel answerable to the citizens.
The recent visit by Vice President Joe Biden and the announcement of the building project in East Jerusalem led to condemnation of Israel by Biden, Secretary of State Clinton and the Obama administration.  That condemnation does not reflect the opinion of the U.S. public.  We are as confused about the position of our leaders on this issue as we are by their actions on the Honduran issue.  Regrettably, their true motives will remain secret and the truth will remain hidden.  This is from an administration that promised “transparency” during the presidential campaign.
While I feel uncomfortable expressing criticism of my government to the leader of another government, I am grateful that the First Amendment of our Constitution guarantees me the right to worship and speak freely.  Our first President, George Washington said, “If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”  I will exercise those and other rights until the “slaughter.”
As a Christian, I read the Bible and pray to God daily and attend church weekly. I have an understanding of the way that the world works – an understanding of which many of our elected officials are ignorant.  Israel and the United States are at war with Islamist extremists who would destroy us.  For some reason, many in our government think that compromise will lead to peace.  They demonstrate a belief that, through negotiations, we can convince our enemies that we can co-exist in tranquility.  History, however, has shown us that our enemies cannot be appeased and that our security lies in our strength and moral convictions. 

The Creator of the Universe has made His intentions about Israel clear.  He said, “I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” Genesis 12:3. And “Cursed be everyone who curses you, And blessed be those who bless you!”  Genesis 27:29.  We seek God’s blessings and condemn those of our leaders who, in their ignorance, would weaken or harm Israel.
There is a popular movement across our country that rejects the leftist elected and appointed officials who quote Mao and lead us toward socialism.  We have faith that God’s purposes will not be subverted and that Israel will \be victorious. 
Stand your ground, Mr. Prime Minister.  I believe that the Creator of the Universe has placed you in your position at this time for His purposes.  Israel is in our prayers.