Dear Brothers and Sisters,

If you live among the Other 96% — that portion of humanity that the U.S. government does not claim to represent, but where the U.S. military maintains some 1,000 major military bases, here are some helpful tips and past examples of success.

First of all, do everything you can to let people in the United States know how much they are paying financially for the bases in your country. While some of us in the United States primarily object to bases because of their use in creating and conducting campaigns of mass murder, many, including some who control U.S. media outlets, find the topic of financial cost far more acceptable.

Vegans in Columbus are familiar with Portia's, the vegan restaurant in Clintonville. Now there's a coffee shop "Portia's Next Door" that had its grand opening in February - a new coffee shop and deli with pastries, snacks, juices, smoothies and light breakfasts. Free Press Dining Editor and resident vegan wrote: "So cool, got to have a vegan hot chocolate topped with vegan whipped creme on this cold, rainy day! Also, OMG the egg salad is absolutely awesome."

Portia's Next Door: Coffee-Deli-Snacks
Address: 4426 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
Hours: Mon-Sat: 8AM-9PM Sun: 8AM-3PM
Phone: (614) 928-3252

I sent the New York Times this letter on March 20, 2019:

To the Editor,

Peter Navarro’s op-ed “Why America Needs a Stronger Defense Industry” argues that “Investing in the sector means more jobs at home and improved security abroad.” He praises the construction of tanks used in wars in Iraq.