Save walton county Georgia monuments

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#1

I am proud of the heritage walton county holds. We have a wonderful group of citizens and we refuse to allow anyone to come in and destroy it.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#7

I believe that history should be preserved in its entirety, taught truthfully, and used to create a "more perfect union". I believe that historical figures should not be judged by current standards, and that their accomplishments and contributions to establishing our nation should be acknowledged and appreciated. It should also be recognized that they were human, and lived according to the standards of their time, even as they sought change and improvement.
And, I believe that special interest groups should not be allowed to impose their opinions on the majority. Change should be done in an orderly, legal fashion, and not through violence and intimidation. All citizens should have a voice in such decisions, by the election process.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#9

Im signing to preserve history. This monument is for a group not a imdividual

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#15

I’m signing because I raised my family in Walton and my grandchildren still live there. The removal would be wrong. Save our history.

(Dahlonega, 2020-06-27)

#16

This should not be taken down. This is a historical statue.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#18

These monuments are all of our history. Some good , some bad. Either way they teach and remind us of our past ancestors who loved and fought for every right that each of us have. Let's our children and grandchildren have that same right to be able to see for themselves the fight that the USA has had to go thru to get where we are today. Because if not as it is said, "History WILL repeat itself."

(Oxford, 2020-06-27)

#19

I’m signing this because it’s important to keep the historical remembrance for the future. Tearing down history isn’t going to solve anything. People have to change because of our history but never should we erase it.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#25

I am signing because I want to preserve our history for future generations and to show respect for those who have fought and died for our country.

(Social Circle, 2020-06-27)

#27

This is part of Walton county history. This monument came to light by some hard working women to commemorate their fathers.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#28

We need these monuments for historical sake. Do not take down our monuments.

(Loganville, 2020-06-27)

#34

It is important to maintain history, controversial or not, it helps us remember the past.

(Lawrenceville, 2020-06-27)

#35

I believe in preserving history

(Loganville, 2020-06-27)

#36

Can’t erase history!

(Walton, 2020-06-27)

#44

Its history not hate

(Walnutgrove, 2020-06-27)

#47

I am a native of Walton county and it pains me to see our history dismantled! History is what has made us who we are today, how will we learn not to repeat it if we don’t keep our monuments And statues as reminders of how NOT to act

(Covington, 2020-06-27)

#51

It's not right to rip away white people's past. And to have Black peoples past untouched and praised.

(monore, 2020-06-27)

#60

I absolutely believe slavery was wrong but I had ancestors on both sides and I am proud of my heritage and the lessons the majority have learned and as a reminder that we all still have a long way to go.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#66

I believe in preserving our history and heritage for the education of future generations.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#68

It needs to stay. The ones that thinks it needs to go, Well, they need to go. This is not about color, it is about the ones who made the sacrifice for Our Freedom.

(Social Circle, 2020-06-27)

#69

It's American history, you can't erase history.

(Social Circle, 2020-06-27)

#73

We must preserve our history for future generations to learn from.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#76

The monuments that everybody's trying to take down and destroy are historical monuments that from our ancestors and everybody in history have created and put into place for they serve their time they gave everything that they had to make this land free that's what these monuments stand for historically meanings.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#78

It’s apart of history. It represents the men and women who lost their lives. Are you going to quit teaching history in school too because people are sensitive?

(Mansfield, 2020-06-27)

#86

I have lived in Monroe almost 39 years now. This is part of our town and always will be. Please do not remove it. It is part of our history......

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#87

I enjoy history its part of our Nation .

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#88

This monuments were put up for very good reasons and we treasure our history.

(Lawrenceville, 2020-06-27)

#89

It is part of the nation's history and should be used to learn from not destroy and hide from our history

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#90

I believe you can't scream equal right's by tearing down or demolishing anything, and everything that means so much to so many, but turn around, and let all the other parties Memorial's stand...How is that equal??? the fair way would atleast be a vote for the residents of the County!!!

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#91

It's part of our history.

(Loganville, 2020-06-27)

#92

The removal of historical monuments has been one of the first steps toward socialism. Also, these monuments are a part of our heritage and should not be removed or defaced.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#98

One small faction should not be permitted to dictate what happens to our history. Many Walton County families suffered the loss of loved ones in this war and this should never be forgotten or minimized.

(West Palm Beach, 2020-06-27)

#102

It is history. Those who forget are doomed to repeat.

(Oxford (Walton Resident), 2020-06-27)

#103

I am signing because we need to protect the monuments that remind us of our past and to pay tribute to those that lost their lives!

(Oxford, 2020-06-27)

#105

I believe in preserving our history for education.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#106

This Is Our right and Our heritage. Plus it Doesn't have anything on it about the CONFEDERACY!! If this monument comes down then so shall the MLK BLVD street signs in our town!!

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#109

Enough is enough. Tire of hearing I’m offended by this, I’m offended by that, The monuments, the system, my color, the police are keeping me oppressed, yet this same people are the ones that are not doing anything to improve their life’s style. I am a Hispanic male that grew up in a very poor situation in El Salvador. No electricity and no running water. Fish, hunt and farm to be able to have 3 meals a day. I work since I was 7years old until God bless my family and we were able to get a green card yes we came here the legal way, at 12 years old. I went to school learned the language and as I grew older I learned work skills. Now I’m very proud to be an American citizen by choice, home owner and making over 6 figures a year. The monuments don’t offend me because I’m not a sheep, I would love if our community leaders would save the monuments to show our future generations the history of this country and put a stop to this nonsense. What’s next the illegal immigration will say that they are offended because they don’t have voting rights and we will just give it to them?

(Loganville, 2020-06-27)

#113

Its part of our states history

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#116

This American History and should never be removed, like all history it’s apart of us...

(Oxford, 2020-06-27)

#117

Statues are factual history

(Loganville, 2020-06-27)

#118

I believe the monument’s should stay up!!!

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#122

To save our history

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#123

It's our heritage. Our monuments were not built by slaves like the Egyptians. Nobody is trying to destroy the pyramids, or the Sphinx.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#124

They are ALL a part of our American history!!!
It's time the schools get back to teaching about our history, not destroying it!!!

(Vero Beach, 2020-06-27)

#129

it's a part of my childhood, most importantly it's a part of history.
Leave it alone.. lock up anyone that tries to vandalise it!

(Covington, 2020-06-27)

#134

My late husband’s great grandfather was a soldier in the Civil War.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#137

These are MONUMENTS OF HISTORY! IF YOURE BUTT HURT ABOUT THE PAST, GET OVER IT AND JOIN US TO CHANGE IT! TAKING DOWN THESE MONUMENTS ARENT GOING TO DO A DAMN THING BUT CAUSE MORE UPROAR. LEAVE EVERYTHING ALONE!

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#139

I believe history should never be destroyed.

(Monroe, 2020-06-27)

#143

Im signing because its our history it should stay for our youth and so fourth to learn .

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#148

It’s a part of history and it represents sacrifices to get us were we are today

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#151

I don’t think we should remove our history.

(Loganville, 2020-06-28)

#155

Confederate Monuments Matter #CMM

(Rome, 2020-06-28)

#159

I’m signing because I love my town and love the history of my town..

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#161

I believe in preserving history in it’s entirety. It may be ugly and embarrassing but it can be a symbol of how we have grown. So many are wanting to erase it because it’s a reminder of the hate and pain of many. They are focused only on the negative. We should focus on what we, as a society, have accomplished. It’s important to remember the history so we can plan for the future.

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#162

I think it's crazy to be taking down part of our history so leave it alone

(Good Hope Ga, 2020-06-28)

#164

Keep our history intact

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#167

It's part of our history and heritage of our County

(Good Hope, 2020-06-28)

#170

I feel that history should be preserved.

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#172

I want to keep our history in tact. That goes for Stone Mountain face as well!

(Loganville, 2020-06-28)

#173

We should not remove anything that represents part of our history! We should all remember our past is our past and move forward! Somethings stand to remind us where we once were and not to go back!

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#176

These monuments are a part of history and I can’t believe it’s even in question of being taken down. What a shame this world has come to.

(Loganville, 2020-06-28)

#177

Our monuments are homage to the past. They remind us of how far we have come as humans. To me they are a testament to those who gave their lives fighting for what they believed in...

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#181

I believe in honoring the monuments and the people that had them erected.

(Taylorsville, 2020-06-28)

#183

I live in this town and am proud that we have history here. My son and I have read every detail in these statue and not just here. This history should not be removed it should be there for all to see.

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#186

We need to preserve history!

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#190

I feel like our heritage is being wiped out. Ours is just as important as everyone's. These men and women have families blood or community! We are proud of them all!

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#191

This is America and I want to keep it that way.

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#195

History needs to be preserved and bravery needs to be honored.

(Monroe, 2020-06-28)

#198

As a citizen of Walton County I feel that our history needs to be preserved.

(Oxford, 2020-06-28)