Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits U.S. theaters tomorrow. The unveiling of the seventh installment in this galactic saga is a historic moment many years in the making.This will be an Alderaan-shattering event. 95% of critics and 99% of audiences on the movie review site Rotten Tomatoes have already given it high praise. This is to say nothing of the enormous, multi-billion dollar economic impact this movie will have. In short, it doesn't take Yoda-like wisdom to see the virtue in giving Americans a day to be transported to a galaxy far far away. As such, we feel that the President and Congressional leadership should give all working men and women (federal or private sector) the opportunity to take a personal day and go see this movie.

It is increasingly rare that we see our elected officials act in a bipartisan manner, even on matters of national importance. Please take this opportunity to demonstrate your strength, courage, and patriotism.

God bless America and may the Force be with you.