To: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-2)

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?

I was robbed at the Istanbul airport. I returned home desperate to replace my identity cards social security card and I cannot. Everything is shut down. It is illegal to drive without a license and by now criminals can be doing anything with my original IDs. Please end the shutdown.