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Dear Mr. President, In our science class, we have been learning a lot about the humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Currently, in Iraq people are starving, homeless, and dying of thirst. It is imperative that we help because many Yazidis and other people that don’t practice Islam are being pushed to flee their homes and treasures. These people are suffering in the mountains where they fled. According to the Yazidis in U.S. and Iraq cling to cellphones “I feel guilty when I see food or when I eat ,” [a relative] said through an interpreter. “I Look at the food and I can’t even eat, because they are hungry over there’...trapped on Mount Sinjar without food or water.” Because of all these emotions we are compelled to help. We as a country are fortunate enough to offer aid to those in need so why don’t we continue to? We truly and deeply believe that there are many things that we can do to help. We understand that you are currently sending food and water but there is much more to do. We should also be sending an additional amount of food through the airdrops. There are a lot of people away from their homes and they need to eat frequently to stay alive and healthy. Water is also very important. People can only go so long without it, so it is imperative that we continue making airdrops with these necessities. What about the children that have been pulled from school? They need an education. We need to send them school supplies and maybe teachers to temporary teach while in this crisis.Although food and water are and should be the number one priority, we have other things to think about. Medication is another necessity that should be sent along with other things such as food, first aid kits, shelter, and education. I hope you consider these ideas. Sincerely, Nicholas, Katie, and Karina |