StephenMar 30
An open letter to the #Philadelphia # Eagles organization & players, 🧵 /1
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I write to you not only as a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Eagles but as someone who deeply admires the values that this franchise upholds. From community work to supporting Philly’s most vulnerable, this team represents honor, compassion, & justice. /2
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That is why I urge you to decline any invitation to the White House following your Super Bowl Championship victory. To attend would be to normalize the dangerous & destructive policies of the Trump administration—an administration that actively works against the very people who make up the Eagles' fanbase. /3
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Philly is a city built by immigrants, yet this administration relentlessly targets not only undocumented individuals but also legal immigrants who followed every law in pursuit of the American dream. The Liberty Bell’s home stands in direct contrast to an administration fostering division & xenophobia. /4
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Your players have donated to schools, worked with at-risk youth, & advocated for criminal justice reform. To shake the hand of a president who denigrates these causes, attacks freedom of speech by demonizing athletes for their protests, & undermines democracy itself would be a betrayal. /5
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The Eagles have an opportunity to send a message—not just to the league, but to the nation. You can stand with the people of Philadelphia, the underrepresented, the hardworking, & the oppressed—or you can lend legitimacy to an administration that actively works against them. /6
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Please, stay true to the legacy of this city & the values this team represents. Decline the White House invitation. Be a beacon of integrity & hope for the people of #Philadelphia & beyond. #FlyEaglesFly #StandWithPhilly #supportdemocracy #dontnormalizehate /7