#MemorialDay hits differently this year. What if a foreign government was responsible for the deaths of 100,000 of our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members?

My family members have gone to war for America over much, much less.
For many, the military offers a way out of the poverty & instability we face b/c of intentional disinvestment in our communities.

Billions of taxpayer $ go to the military to keep us “safe.” How much safer could we be if we just invested in education, jobs, & healthcare for all?
I believe the best way to honor those we lost is to:

1. Be honest about the cost of war;

2. Champion #PeopleFirst policies so less of our loved ones will have to make this sacrifice;

3. Provide comprehensive care, protections, & security for our troops when they come home.
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