Reader offers a letter to Santa

Dear Santa:

Kids are writing you what they want for Christmas. I am a senior citizen and thought I would give it try.

I want to open the eyes and minds of others to see the problems we have. There are so many. The problems of armed violence, carbon footprints and water pollution. The list goes on and on.

I want to be given the words to convince others to work together on solutions.

I want USA to join together like during World War II to show the world we can lead.

I want to stop the fear and hate.

I want all people to have the ability and time to vote.

I want the ability to create empathy in others and humanity for all; show them that we all want safe streets, clean water, food to eat and hope.

I want to take the blinders off people's eyes to show racial problems that exist.

I want the ability to convince others of need for peaceful solutions, for supporting all those who have solutions, and protect ourselves and our planet.

I want the ability to help people change. Our world is changing even if we keep our eyes closed.

I want the words to convince my kids, grandkids and greatgrands to get vaccinated.

In other words, I want peace and good will for all.

Charlene Lange

Iowa City