Letter that I sent my Senators

I wish to tell you that I am an independent voter with a dedication to classical liberalism.  I do, however, understand that politics are politics.  

All I wish to do is encourage politicians to do what is right while appealing to their sense of political expediency.

"Dear Mr. X,

I wish to urge you to take further action to support Ukraine in its war against the Russian Federation.  Although I think that the cost of opposing Russia will be very high domestically and internationally, I think that the United States needs to take a stand against a global power that wishes to intimidate our allies in Europe into submission and take control of all geopolitical affairs.  We cannot wait for them to have a falling out with China; we must act now to protect our friends and ourselves against tyranny.

I know that there is the likelihood of inflation.  It is very unpalatable, as is the human cost of potential military involvement.  The seeds of inflation were sown as soon as Jay Powell took office and kept interest rates artificially low to boost the stock market.  Eventually his poor policy decisions will hurt the US in a significant way.  So, let's assume that we will possibly and even probably experience double digit inflation in our lifetime.  Let us take it as given.  

I think that, politically, you will put yourself in a good position for reelection if you support positions to oppose the Russian Federation.  You might capture independent and even Republican voters if you endorse further action to stop Putin from gaining control of Ukraine and all of Europe.  You may appeal to people's higher principles and virtues as you try to keep your seat in the Senate.  Tell Americans that: 1) we value freedom and self-determination above all else, 2) that we protect our allies even when it is costly to us, 3) (this is a bit shady but politically savvy) that Trump and Powell set us up for inflation with their poor policy decisions.  There are many ways that you can pin this catastrophe on Trump and his predecessors.  It's not completely forthright, but I think it could keep you in office.

Thank you for your time.