There is no dispute that Vladimir Putin used many tactics to interfere in our last Presidential election. There have also been many strong indications that Mr. Trump and/or his campaign staff and advisers colluded with the Russians. Now comes the third firing of an individual who is in the position to either prove or disprove this corruption and complicity.

First Mr. Trump fired US Attorney General Preet Bharara. He then fired Attorney General Sally Yates. She testified that she had, in fact, warned the White House that Michael Flynn was compromised 18 days before the White House allowed/encouraged him to resign. Now, just one day after his failure was made public, he has fired FBI Director James Comey. Director Comey was spearheading the investigation into the Russian interference and the roll the Trump team may have played in that.

While many of us did in fact believe what Mr. Comey did during the campaign was improper, most of us believed a reprimand or some manner of official punishment was in order. Some even called for his firing, however, Mr. Trump congratulated him for his actions. Not once from then until now has he condemned Director Comey's actions. In fact he has repeatedly insisted that he won the election fair and square and that Democrats need to get over it. Mr. Trump stated in his letter firing Director Comey that he did so under the advice of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. AG Sessions was supposed to have recused himself from all things Russia after his own lie about meeting with the Russian ambassador was made public. He also claims he feels that Director Comey was unfair to Hillary Clinton. This is absurd beyond belief. No one with any sense would believe he suddenly had found compassion for "Crooked Hillary" (his pet name for her). This action reeks of cover up and obstruction.

I am asking anyone who believes it is time for the Republicans in control of the Congress to step up and start protecting our country from Russia's tampering and any related corruption. We need to insist they take seriously the job they were given the privilege of doing, They need to demand the DOJ appoint a Special Prosecutor and independent investigation to resolve this issue once and for all. We, the people, through Mr. Trump's actions, have lost faith in a system that he has the power to manipulate. We will never regain faith in that system if it allows this kind of behavior to go unchecked.

If you agree that we require an "Independent" Special Prosecutor and Investigation for the purpose of, either proving or disproving the allegations against this administration, please sign my petition to Senators McConnell and Schumer and all of Congress.