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Araiza, Fatima <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Subject: <br />Santa Ana Council Members, <br />Deena Badawiya < <br />Tuesday, December 05, 2023 4:19 PM <br />eComment <br />Agenda Item #19-Call in Support for a Ceasefire in Gaza <br />I am reaching out today as a United States citizen that is appalled and disheartened at the lack of humanity our <br />government has shown during this time. However, I am not naive to think that the US government represents its <br />people to the best of its abilities. That is why I understand that our cities are better to voice the needs of the <br />people better than our federal government. <br />I ask that you take action to support a ceasefire in Gaza. These are innocent civilians: they are you, they are me, <br />they are our brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews --they are people just like us. We must see ourselves <br />in them. If we were in their position, we would want ordinary people like ourselves to come out in support of <br />our salvation. I urge you to see your connection to these people and support them by supporting a ceasefire. <br />Please do not let the wonderful city of Santa Ana, with its rich representation of various people of color, to be <br />on the wrong side of history. <br />Best, <br />Deena Badawiya <br />