Ok, here is a draft. Please feel free to revise it or make suggestions. I think we need a consensus here.
"Dear -----,
As American Jews and righteous Gentiles, we are deeply concerned about the growing threat Iran poses to Israel. Mr. Ahmadinejad has clearly stated his intentions to "wipe Israel from the map". We are aware that Iran is actively seeking nuclear weapons technology, and we have little doubt that once Iran acquires these weapons, they will use them. Wheter Iran will use nuclear weapons against Israel directly or by proxy (through either Hezbollah or al Qaeda) is unclear, but irrelevant. What should be made clear however, is that we are in a race against time, and unless action is taken soon, millions of Israelis may perish.
Also critical, is the threat that a nuclear-armed Iran poses to America. While this administration has been successful in preventing an attack on American soil since 9/11, no security is absolute. American lives must be protected. Once Iran acquires weapons of mass destruction, America's national security interests will be permanently compromised. America must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons to begin with, if She is to remain relatively secure. In this issue, America and Israel have a shared interest in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
As American Jews and righteous Gentiles, we are very disappointed at the lack of strong Israeli leadership. That Israel as not yet taken action is inconceivable to us. Israeli leaders have proven to us that when it comes to protecting the lives of their citizens, they are not up to the job. This is why we are turning to American leaders to eliminate or at the very least delay this growing threat. In a world of enemies, Israelis take comfort in the fact that they have friends in America. [AS I WROTE THAT LAST SENTENCE, I'M HAVING TROUBLE NOT CHOKING ON MY OWN TONGUE!]
Lastly, we are concerned that once there is a change in administration, this issue will not be taken seriously. President-elect Obama has shown a remarkable naivete in issues of national security and foreign affairs. Therefore, we feel that if there is any progress to be made, it has to be made immediately. The cost of inaction may be unfathomable.
Please help us to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat while there is still time.
Yours sincerely,"
[I think we should all sign and maybe post this as an online petition. A few thousand signatures would help.]