This petition is to have Alabama State Senator Scott Beason removed from his position as State Senator & removed as Chairman of the Alabama State Senate Rules Committee. These are our reasons: * Beason has made racist remarks against not only African Americans, but also Mexicans in separate occasions. His hateful, hurtful, comments are a physical representation of his conscience & he is bound to act accordingly when dealing with individuals in those groups. Here is a link to view his comments on African Americans, please visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/scott-beason-apologizes-aborigines_n_984265.html Here is a link to view his comments on Mexicans, please visit: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/02/07/lawmaker-empty-clip-illegal-immigration/ * A person who has been elected by the people to serve the people should not degrade & demoralize the people s/he was elected to serve. We also believe apologies should come as a form of true repentance, not when he realizes that he may not be able to maintain his position, or obtain new ones. We are asking everyone to take a stand against injustice in its face. We, as concerned citizens of AL, have a right to hold our elected leaders accountable for their actions just as they hold us accountable for ours. Please take a stand with us by signing this petition & passing it along to your friends & loved ones. Sincerely, Concerned Citizens of AL