As much as I wish I could be there with you, I find the need to continue on my own front. However, despite the distance, I hope you will be encouraged by the fact that there are many fronts and our people are numerous. We will fight until there is either no one left to divide us or we fall, but fear not. Our united conviction is exponentially greater, for it is for everyone’s rights, everyone’s liberty, everyone’s happiness, and justice for all. Though they may try, truly dividing us is impossible. But they will try, because it is only with us divided that they stand any chance of success. And if you can not fight, remember that rarely can a building withstand any test of strength without support beams and a steady foundation. Well, our support beams are the community and those who offer aid in the trying times we live in. And our foundation is the truth spoken, and testimony given in response to the horrific actions and lies spread by news outlets and those who pay the media. Every act of protest, every promise of shelter, every hand we hold is a glimpse of the bright future before us. And even when hope seems lost, and our outlook seems dark, you will find that the friction of the oppressive state will be more than enough to light another match and light the way again and again and again. Furthermore, personally, to whoever reads this message, know you are not alone and that I am so proud of you, for your fight is mine and mine is yours. Thank you.

-MJ from Texas