“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” -Declaration of Independence
Petitioned for Redress 12, all denied
Bills for redress 9, all failed
# of States in support 18
Insitutions in support
American Medical Association
American Psychiatric Association
National Academy of Sciences'
The American Bar Association
American Civil Liberties Union
The American Nurses Association
+ many more
It is now we ask, after 40 years of oppression, after fulfilling all requirements, that we now petition you, Mr. President, to heed the call of your governed and act.