To: President Donald Trump and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8)

Democrats: Stand strong against Tea Party Republicans

From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, Tea Party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.

Why is this important?

My mother continues to work for Department of Homeland Security because she is considered "essential" but she won't be getting her full pay and if the shutdown lasts longer she'll be working without pay--yet she has to somehow pay bills, and take care of my grandmother.

I can't get my passport renewed because it's a "nonessential" service. I'm supposed to visit the UK at the end of the year but can't leave the country without a passport!

The Tea Party loonies can't be allowed to hold our government hostage. That is a terrorist act! They should be fired and tried for committing a terrorist act against the American people.