President Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
February 5, 2016
Dear President Obama,
My name is Madison [...] and I'm 11 years old. I live in Crofton, Maryland. I'm writing to you about my dad. He's an inmate at the Patuxent Institute in Jessup, MD. He gets release in August 2016. When he gets out I want him to have a great job, a house, and to see me more often. My biggest wish is for him to be very successful and never go to jail again. It's really hard for convicted felons to get a great job and find the support they need to be successful. As President of the United States of America, is there anything you can do to make it easier for my dad to get a job and find the support he needs?
As an 11 year old, I thought I didn't have a voice, but I realized I did. When he went to jail I was sad and disappointed. My mom and I looked for books to help me through this difficult time. We couldn't find anything to help me. So, on my own, I decided to write a book to help every kid in the world that has a parent in jail. I wanted other kids to know they're not alone in their situation. On December 1, 2015, I launched my book [...] It's a best seller on Amazon.
If an 11 year old can find the courage to write a book about one of the most embarrassing situations in her life time, then I know you can do something as the President of the United States of America to help support all convicted felons when they get out of jail.
I hope you can find 20 minutes in your day to read my book. Please share it with Mrs. Obama, Malia, and Natasha.
"I will continue to love my daddy and pursue my dreams. His mistakes won't stop me from being who I'm meant to be. I promise to not judge him by his mistakes, but by the size of his heart."
Sincerely,
Madison
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