Fund The People, Not War and the Rich
We, the undersigned faith leaders of New Hampshire, come together in this moment of moral crisis to speak a simple truth: our economy is out of balance, and it is hurting our people.
Right now, our nation is spending nearly $1 billion a day on war—over $20 billion so far, with $200 billion more requested—while here at home, families are struggling to afford health care, housing, child care, and energy. At the same time, the NH House of Representatives recently passed another corporate tax cut that will cost Granite Staters $26 million every year, shifting the burden onto working people who are already stretched thin.
This makes it clear that when it comes to funding our economy, it is not a question of resources. It is a question of values.
Our faith traditions call us to care for the poor, lift up the vulnerable, and build communities where everyone can live with dignity. Yet there is always money for war and tax breaks for the rich, and never enough for the people who need it most. This is a moral failure. Budgets are moral documents, and what we fund reveals who we value. We cannot stay silent while the rules are rigged to reward wealth and leave working families to carry the cost.
We respectfully call on you, Governor Ayotte and State Senators, to take a clear and public stand in this moment. We ask that you oppose this war and any additional war funding that diverts vital resources away from the people of New Hampshire. We also ask that you reject HB 155 and any policy that gives further tax breaks to wealthy corporations while working families struggle to afford basic necessities.
As Governor and State Senators, you have a responsibility to protect the well-being of all Granite Staters, especially those most at risk of being left behind. This is a moral decision. A just society is judged by how it treats those in need, not by the profits of corporations or the wealth of the powerful.
We urge you to stand with the people of New Hampshire and choose a path that invests in health care, housing, child care, and the dignity of every person.
Right now, our nation is spending nearly $1 billion a day on war—over $20 billion so far, with $200 billion more requested—while here at home, families are struggling to afford health care, housing, child care, and energy. At the same time, the NH House of Representatives recently passed another corporate tax cut that will cost Granite Staters $26 million every year, shifting the burden onto working people who are already stretched thin.
This makes it clear that when it comes to funding our economy, it is not a question of resources. It is a question of values.
Our faith traditions call us to care for the poor, lift up the vulnerable, and build communities where everyone can live with dignity. Yet there is always money for war and tax breaks for the rich, and never enough for the people who need it most. This is a moral failure. Budgets are moral documents, and what we fund reveals who we value. We cannot stay silent while the rules are rigged to reward wealth and leave working families to carry the cost.
We respectfully call on you, Governor Ayotte and State Senators, to take a clear and public stand in this moment. We ask that you oppose this war and any additional war funding that diverts vital resources away from the people of New Hampshire. We also ask that you reject HB 155 and any policy that gives further tax breaks to wealthy corporations while working families struggle to afford basic necessities.
As Governor and State Senators, you have a responsibility to protect the well-being of all Granite Staters, especially those most at risk of being left behind. This is a moral decision. A just society is judged by how it treats those in need, not by the profits of corporations or the wealth of the powerful.
We urge you to stand with the people of New Hampshire and choose a path that invests in health care, housing, child care, and the dignity of every person.
Signed by the Rev. Dave Grishaw-Jones 3/28/26
