I am deeply disturbed by the recent remarks from Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, blaming immigrants for the screwworm outbreak, claiming it to be President Biden's fault. This statement is not only misleading, but it is also deeply dehumanizing. Senator Marshall's rhetoric is an outright attack on immigrants, equating them with disease and attempting to stir up hatred and fear. This is not the Kansas I know or cherish.

The senator's remarks reflect a disturbing pattern where any problem is scapegoated onto immigrants—a community seeking refuge from dire situations, hoping for a chance at a better life in our country. Kansas deserves leaders who take responsibility for their actions, not ones who deflect blame and spread harmful stereotypes. This kind of rhetoric only serves to divide us as a state and as a nation.

Our state has a proud history of standing up for what is right, and now, we must stand together to reject these harmful, racist statements. The screwworm issue can be traced back to failures in policies, such as the cancellation of protections that were in place to prevent such outbreaks. Blaming immigrants is both factually incorrect and morally wrong.

It’s time for Senator Marshall to retract his statement and take responsibility for his actions and words. We must demand accountability from our elected officials, ensuring they represent all constituents fairly and respectfully without resorting to inflammatory and divisive language.

Join me in condemning Senator Roger Marshall's remarks. Let us push for a Kansas that embraces its core values of inclusivity and justice, ensuring that our leaders reflect the true spirit of our state. Sign this petition to hold him accountable and demand a change in how we treat and talk about immigration issues.