US War Crime Violation

 This essay was sent to the Henderson County Democratic Party as strategic tool for engaging its members by providing a means for taking a personal action. This essay may be adapted for use in any county or precinct in the country.

 Facts (science) and knowledge (education) are the foundations for human progress

 

A US Violation of International Law 

President Trump issued a profanity-laden social media post on Sunday morning, warning Iran about the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict continued to escalate. NPR, 4/5/2026

In the Truth Social post, Trump threatened Iran over the strategic waterway, writing: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran," and adding, "Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!"

“WASHINGTON—Negotiators are pessimistic Iran will bend to meet President Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his Tuesday-night deadline, paving the way for the U.S. to target Iranian bridges and power plants in a fresh escalation of the war.”  WSJ, April 6, 2026

Civilian infrastructure is protected by international law. If the United States carries out these threats under orders from Trump, our country will be violating international law and our President guilty of committing war crimes. This is not the example our country should be setting for world.

What You Can Do Now

·         Share this e-mail with a friend.

·         Post on Social Media

·         Join your neighbors in (Precinct Name) to help make a difference

o   (Precinct e-mail address link)

o   Phone or text (Full name and phone number)

·         Copy the letter below and e-mail the letter to our elected representatives (their addresses are listed below).

Do not allow the United States to violate international humanitarian standards. Assert Congressional authority over Trump’s unauthorized war by specifically prohibiting the President of the United States from targeting Iranian bridges, power plants, and civilian infrastructure as required by international law.

Here’s how you can contact each of your federal representatives from North Carolina: Each of the links below takes you to a secure web form where you can email a copy of the letter directly, or phone or mail a copy to:

📬 Senator Thom Tillis

·         Email Contact Form: Email Senator Tillis

·         Phone: (202) 224-6342

·         Mailing Address: 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

📬 Senator Ted Budd

·         Email Contact Form: Email Senator Budd

·         Phone: (202) 224-3154

·         Mailing Address: 217 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

📬 Representative Chuck Edwards

·         Email Contact Form: Email Congressman Edwards

·         Phone: (202) 225-6401

·         Mailing Address: 1505 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

 

An Explanation of the purpose of the "call for action" as a strategic tool

The “Call to Action” proposal has two functions:

·         The Primary one is as a tool for eliciting engagement and participation

·         The Secondary one content – to provide information

Sending the “Call to Action” as one of a stand-alone series serves both functions. It is the first step of a series, e.g. one a week for 4 weeks or more.

·         The 4 options for the receiver of sharing, posting, responding, or sending a letter are to get the person to do something that is quick and easy, now! Read and respond in 2 minutes.

·         We (the County or Precinct) code whether the e-mails are opened.

·         Individuals who have received a series of calls for action, or who have responded directly, are then contacted by phone to find out what kinds of issues they are most concerned about, what the Party (or Precinct) is trying to do, and if someone who shares their concerns could phone them to talk to about what those of us in our precinct are trying to do.

·         For those who agree to be phoned, the person who will phone them sends them a text about what would be a good time to talk – makes an appointment.

When this happens, the person has already made 3 small commitments. That is the way you get (nudge) volunteers to man the phone banks, watch the polls, etc. For example: Finding 5 people to help a project leader implement a sequential plan to create “Democratic Cells” in gated and closed communities. Most people the leader gets to talk to in detail about an issue that is of personal concern will get involved about what they can do and will volunteer to help.