As a father, I have seen the devastating effects of lenient laws. It is unbearable to watch individuals responsible for the loss of a loved one walk away with merely a slap on the wrist after committing a DUI resulting in death. Furthermore, it is sickening to witness pedophiles receive light sentences, which may allow them to reoffend. It is my strong belief that these heinous acts deserve the harshest punishment available to ensure the safety and justice of our communities.

Every year, countless families are torn apart by the reckless actions of impaired drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,142 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2019, accounting for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. These statistics highlight the need for stringent laws that truly reflect the severity of DUI offenses resulting in death.

Additionally, the production, distribution, and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is a vile and egregious crime that causes irreparable damage to the victims and society as a whole. The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) reports that every nine minutes, a child is sexually abused in the United States, with CSAM facilitating much of this abuse. These abhorrent acts must be met with the most severe consequences to protect our children and prevent repeat offenses.

I am calling on lawmakers in Missouri to propose changes to the existing DUI laws and impose capital punishment for DUI resulting in death, as well as for those who produce, distribute, or possess CSAM. This change is necessary to deliver justice for the victims whose lives have been cut short or irreversibly harmed, and to send a clear message that these actions will not be tolerated.

I urge you to sign this petition to demand that our legal system implement these critical changes. Together, we can work to ensure a safer and more just society for all.