An open letter to the U.S. Congress

NO to ego-stroking presidential birthday parades on the taxpayer's dime

187 so far! Let’s get to 250 signers!

The planned military parade on June 14th represents an egregious misuse of taxpayer funds solely to inflate the president's ego. A parade of such scale comes with an exorbitant price tag, with cost estimates ranging from $10 million to $30 million according to anonymous officials. This is an unconscionable waste of resources that could be better allocated towards supporting our troops, modernizing equipment, or providing robust healthcare and services for veterans. Lavish displays of military might do nothing to strengthen national security or honor those who serve. I urge you to speak out against this wasteful excess and ensure funds are directed where they are truly needed rather than squandered on an empty show of bravado.

First sent on April 7, 2025 by People Who Value Science

Send to Your Officials

iMessageText

or text Sign PZHQBP to 50409

Already signed?

  1. Text PROMOTE PZHQBP to drive more signers.
  2. Print this and post around campus or on your community bulletin board!
  3. Use the iOS app to share with your contacts!
TwitterFacebookLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrGoogleEmail