Oye, mira.

My friends, bring me 10,000 signatures, and I'll bring you justice! We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the recent actions of Rep. Dennis Powers and his proposed Firing Squad Bill in Tennessee. We are particularly disturbed by Rep. Paul Sherrell's call for tree hangings to be included in the bill.

It is unacceptable that elected officials in Tennessee would even consider such a barbaric and inhumane method of punishment. Tree hangings have a long and painful history in this country, and they are rightly condemned as a form of torture and cruelty.

Furthermore, we are deeply troubled by Rep. Powers' previous actions, such as his attempt to change the name of "John Lewis Way" to "Trump Blvd." This shows a lack of respect for the legacy of a civil rights icon and a disregard for the opinions and feelings of the many Tennesseans who supported the renaming. It also shows a clear lack of respect for the legacy of a civil rights icon who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. It is a blatant attempt to erase the contributions of black people in American history and replace it with the glorification of a divisive figure who has espoused dangerous and discriminatory ideologies.

We demand that Rep. Powers and all members of the Tennessee House of Representatives listen to the voices of their constituents and put an immediate end to their misguided and harmful policies. It is our duty as citizens of the United States to denounce all forms of racism, bigotry, and discrimination in all spheres of our society.

We call on all Americans to stand in solidarity against these atrocious ideologies and work towards a better future for all. We must remember that the power of our voice is our greatest tool, and we must use it to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions. We cannot allow our society to regress into a dark past where cruelty and injustice were commonplace.

Given these actions, I believe that it is imperative that Rep. Paul Sherrell be expelled from his position as a member of the House of Representatives. His actions do not represent the values and principles that our government and our nation uphold, and they call into question his ability to serve in this role effectively.

I urge you to take responsibility for your actions and step down from your position immediately. If you do not take this action, I will be calling on other members of the House of Representatives to begin the process of his expulsion.

We request that the Powers and all members of the Tennessee House of Representatives publicly apologize for their actions and be held accountable for their blatant disgusting proposals. We must send a clear message that we will not tolerate any attempts to promote hatred and discrimination in our society.

To watch this in his own words, click here: Watch Rep. Paul Sherrell Make His Disgusting Request

There is no doubt in my mind, given the history of the State, and the racial temperature we have today, that this is a racially motivated decision. The disproportionate rate of arrests of African Americans compared to other racial groups in the United States is a well-documented issue. Here are some key facts:

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Black people in the United States are arrested at a rate 2.8 times higher than that of White people. This is despite the fact that Black people only make up about 13% of the total U.S. population.

The disparity is particularly pronounced when it comes to drug-related offenses. Despite similar rates of drug use across racial groups, Black people are almost four times more likely to be arrested for drug offenses than White people.

In some cities and counties, the disparities in arrest rates are even more extreme. For example, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Black people are 7.5 times more likely to be arrested than White people.

Some experts point to systemic issues within law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a whole as contributing factors to these disparities. For example, racial profiling by police, biased policing practices, and harsher sentencing for Black people all play a role.

These disparities have wide-ranging consequences, including higher rates of incarceration, a greater likelihood of being convicted and sentenced to longer prison terms, and reduced access to education, housing, and employment opportunities.

Efforts to address these disparities have included changes in policing practices, increased community engagement, and reforms to the criminal justice system. However, more work is needed to address the root causes of these disparities and ensure that all people are treated equally under the law.

How can a member of Congress be expelled? The Constitution gives Congress the ability to impeach federal officials and judges, but not its own members. They can only be removed by expulsion, which requires a 2/3 vote.

I am Christian Ortiz, and I'm here to help.