SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF EGYPT

Feb 4, 2011

President Barack Obama
The White House, 1st Floor, West Wing
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Obama,

As a person of faith, I believe we are all called to be peacemakers. I
am inspired by the courage of the Egyptian people and have been praying
for the protests to remain nonviolent. Now that armed thugs are
attacking civilians, I must speak up.

Now is the time for you to call for the immediate resignation of
President Hosni Mubarak, and to support all efforts to keep the
protesters safe.

If he does not step down immediately, we should immediately cease all
forms of military aid to his country.

You and our nation's leaders are in my prayers as we stand in
solidarity with the people of Egypt. Please demonstrate courage and
true moral leadership as you respond to people mobilizing for their
rights and freedoms.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Thomas
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4201 Main St
Columbia, SC 29203-5863