A Message from the Commission 

on Social Justice and Human Concerns

Regarding Potential Cuts in U.S. Domestic Programs

Dear Friends of Christ:

Presently, our U.S. Congress is considering a budget plan that would make a 9 percent cut in discretionary spending while giving a 2 percent increase for military spending. This would be devastating for domestic programs that provide basic nutrition, health, and opportunity to poor children and international aid programs that save lives every day.

As a country, we face difficult financial choices, but one thing that should not be on the table is to abandon the poor and vulnerable while allowing more military spending.

The CME Commission on Social Justice and Human Concerns asks you to tell Congress to get its budget priorities in order. Please take time, right now, to send the below letter either by Email or First Class Mail to: Your Senators and Your Representative.  LETTER WRITING MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

See the Sample Letter Below: (Be sure to personalize your letter)

Dear Congressman ________________ or Dear Senator___________

As a person of faith, I believe that the moral  test of any society is how it treats its poor and most vulnerable. Our federal budget should reflect our best national values and priorities, so in regard to your upcoming budget vote I ask myself, "What would Jesus cut?"

As your constituent, I ask you to oppose any budget proposal that increases military spending while cutting domestic and international programs that benefit the poor, especially children.

Programs we need to invest in during these tough economic times include:

1. Critical child health and family nutrition programs
2. Proven work and income supports that lift families out of poverty
3. Support for education, especially in low-income communities
4. International aid that directly and literally saves lives

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]

As Chairman of the Social Justice and Human Concerns Commissions of the CME Church, I urge you to write your letter right away, and I thank you for practicing responsible voter responsibility. Also please take time to commence a heavy Voter Registration Drive. It won’t be long before it is time to vote again.


Yours for a more just society,


Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr.