Dear Andrew Jackson,

In your eight years in office, you tampered with many perfectly functioning institutions. I could throw out at least ten insults right now, but to save time, let’s get started in bringing your mistakes to light. First on the list is your war on the bank. 

Were you trying to relive your glory days from the Battle of New Orleans? Instead of appearing as a hero, the bank war showed how dumb you are. 

When Alexander Hamilton created the National Bank, he did so legally under the necessary and proper clause. It was later proved legal again in the ruling from McCulloch vs Maryland. You decided it was illegal had no gravity to it. However, somehow you maneuvered your way into removing the money from the bank and putting it in your pet banks. 

This is very illegal! 

Still, you couldn’t seem to stop yourself after installing the pet banks, huh?

 How in the world did you think the Specie Circular Act (only using hard money) would be beneficial to Americans? No wonder you’re known as the “Common’s Man President”; you don’t have the brains for anyone higher up! Lucky for you, your monstrous reign ended before the Panic of 1837. Instead, you left your poor Vice President to deal with the mess you made.

To keep this letter short (and my sanity intact), I’ll write only one more of your many blunders as President. Your treatment of the Native Americans – specifically the Cherokee Tribe- was abysmal. When the Cherokee won their case in Worcester vs Georgia, it is not up to you whether that ruling should be upheld. 

As the President of the United States, it is expected that you listen and respect the decisions of the Supreme Court, not ignore them. Your insolent and embarrassing behavior regarding the ruling further shows why you were not fit to be in charge.

Even worse was the forceful removal of the Indians on the Trail of Tears. 25,000 of the 100,000 died on the journey to their new home, an unimaginable and horrific number. 

I wish to thank George Washington for setting the precedent of only being in office for a maximum of two terms. If America had to face any more terms with you in office, this country would probably not be here today.

You’re welcome for telling me about your many faults; I’m sure you’re too egotistical to recognize them. This letter has helped me get my anger out; at least you’re useful for something. 

Sincerely,

Jordan Kramer