A Call To Action Re: FLDS Polygamist Sect in Colorado City, Arizona

In Colorado City, Utah there is a polygamist sect known as the "Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" (FLDS). A self proclaimed prophet, Jeff Warren is the totalitarian leader of this sect making ALL decisions regarding the it's members welfare such as who they shall marry, where they live, what they do, he demands his followers have limited to no contact with non-members, he determines who will be on the Colorado City School Board and the Colorado Town Council, he is in complete control of this community. What is even worse is that the sect has been accused with allegations of welfare fraud, sexual abuse, and exploitation of minors as "child brides." Girls can be forced into marriages with older men and expected to bear as many children as possible. In fact, it is not unusual for a woman to have had as many as 12 children by the time she reaches forty years of age. In this sect girls are denied an education in an attempt to keep them dependent and free of the knowledge that they actually do have choices. When I came to learn of this CULT I was absolutely appalled. How is it possible that such heinous crimes are being committed and allowed to continue? The purpose of this petition is to ask the Governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano and the states Attorney General, Terry Goddard how this has been possible and to demand that they step up and take the necessary action to dismantle this cult or take whatever steps necessary to ensure protection to the innocent children being abused within this community. What has been tolerated due to low priority concern or bureaucratic red tape is no longer acceptable.

You are paid to do be of service to the citizens of your state Governor Napolitano and Attorney General Goddard, we simply ask that you do your job.