To: The United States House of Representatives
Michael's Act: Save our children
Create a law Forcing ALL cell phone manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung phones, to unlock phones when a death occurs as a result of a drug overdose. The manufacturers must be forced to deliver all information on these phones, including text messages to law enforcement. If the inability exists to unlock the phones sold, manufacturers must create phones that can be unlocked upon request. We must get drug dealers off the street and save our younger generation.
Why is this important?
I lost my youngest son to an overdose on September 28th. He was only 25. His older brother and I found him at home. No sibling or parent should ever have to experience this. Treatment and changes to laws must be made. All efforts must be made to bring the drug dealers and manufacturers of illegal drugs to justice. This is at epidemic proportion and not limited to any particular state. Imagine the heartbreak when you are told by law enforcement that the phone of your child, which most likely can lead them to the dealer, cannot be unlocked. I will forever miss and love my son. Please speak to your co-worker, neighbor, or family member as everyone knows someone who has been affected by this war on drugs. This issue involves each class and we need to demand that laws be changed to ensure the safety and well-being of loved ones.