After the heartbreaking and devastating events of the Preston case, I have had enough. Enough of the pain, enough of the suffering, and enough of innocent lives being forever altered by the heinous acts of child predators. It is time we take a stand and demand real change to protect our children, our future, from the clutches of those who seek to harm them.

In recent years, the number of reported cases of child molestation, trafficking, abuse, rape, and sexual assault has been on the rise. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, reports of child sexual exploitation have increased by over 35% in the past five years alone. These are not just statistics; these are countless young lives scarred by the trauma and abuse inflicted upon them by individuals who walk free with minimal consequences.

One notable case that has struck a chord with me and many others is the Preston case. It has highlighted glaring deficiencies in our legal system when it comes to handling crimes against children. Time and again, we have seen light sentences and early releases for individuals who pose a continuing threat to our society's most vulnerable members.

By reinstating the death penalty for those who commit these unforgivable acts against children—molestors, traffickers, abusers, rapists, sex offenders, and pedophiles—we send a clear message: We will not tolerate such abominable acts in our society. We seek justice not only for the victims but also as a deterrent to prevent future crimes of this nature.

The safety of our children should be paramount, and it is up to us to ensure their protection by demanding stricter and more severe punishments that reflect the seriousness of these offenses. I urge everyone who believes in justice, who believes in a safer world for our children, to join me in this cause.

Sign this petition to show our lawmakers that we demand the return of the death penalty for child predators, so we can protect our children and build a future where they can grow without fear.