As an American, I am deeply disturbed by the unlawful detention of Virgilio Mendez. Mr. Mendez was simply enjoying his meal on the property of Motel 6, a place he had rightfully rented for his stay, when he was harassed and racially profiled by Officer Kunovich. This incident is not an isolated one but a reflection of a larger systemic issue in our society today.

The actions taken against Mr. Mendez are indicative of a disturbing trend in law enforcement where individuals' rights are being trampled upon without any just cause or due process. According to the National Police Misconduct Reporting Project, racial profiling and harassment continue to be significant issues within our law enforcement agencies (source: National Police Misconduct Reporting Project).

This petition is personal because it represents what we as Americans stand for - freedom from violation and molestation done by any man or government. If we remain silent while such injustices continue to occur, we risk losing these fundamental rights that form the bedrock of our society.

We must take action now to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again in future and that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. We demand justice for Virgilio Mendez and call on all concerned authorities to investigate this matter thoroughly.

By signing this petition, you're standing up against racial profiling and unlawful detentions in America; you're saying no more silence; you're demanding justice for Virgilio Mendez! Please sign this petition today!