Save walton county Georgia monuments

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#602

we need to stop this nonsense

(Winder, 2020-06-29)

#605

It is our history! Leave it!

(Monroe, 2020-06-29)

#607

The signatures on this  petition represent the many who are against the removal of all monuments located in The State Of Georgia! These monuments are to pay tribute to our local heroes of all walks of life, that paid the ultimate sacrifice to fight for freedom of all lives. My family like others in this state fought for the Confederacy and I do not want to see the memory's of these brave men erased!Leave our history alone! Black History Month has been forced on us do not take Our heritage away from us!

(Lawrenceville, 2020-06-29)

#608

I don’t like people trying to erase my history by removing our monuments .

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#611

I feel like these monuments are here for a reason and should not be removed simply because of things that were done 100's of years ago by our ancestors!! LEAVE WALTON COUNTY ALONE 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#613

I am signing because I value our history.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#616

You can’t erase history.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#620

I am from Monroe- this is so disheartening and should be stopped! I pray that someone will have the guts to stand up and fight for what is right! Because this isn’t right.

(Jefferson, 2020-06-30)

#629

I'm signing this petition to fight the destruction of our history embodied in monuments, especially Confederate monuments.

(Monroe, Ga, 2020-06-30)

#638

History is history. It is not be ignored or forgotten. It reminds us of the rights and wrongs committed and how we can all move forward, do better, and not simply allow history to repeat itself.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#640

They represent the sacrifice of those in the past who gave all for their country.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#641

I live in walton county and do not want to watch history be torn down or destroyed.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#647

I dont think youerase history. history. You should make changes in remembrance of it to honor those who suffered through it.

(loganville, 2020-06-30)

#652

All parts of history, good or bad, need to be preserved so that we do not forget!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#655

I'm signing because I'm tired of these people trying to erase our countries history.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#656

History is important. Good or bad

(MONROE, 2020-06-30)

#657

I am signing the petition because it is part of our history and represents our Hometown Heroes

(MONROE, 2020-06-30)

#658

I believe we should leave our statues alone and where they are. My grandfather, uncles, brothers fought for my right to fly my Confederate flag when and where I want. I'm tired of having my heritage bring taking away from me because some Don't like my it. LEAVE THE STATUES WHERE THEY ARE!!!!!!

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#662

I think it's only right to honor the boys who died no matter if we agree on the cause or not

(Good hope, 2020-06-30)

#664

Let us not try to rewrite history by tearing down this living piece of history. It would be a real tragedy.

(Oxford, 2020-06-30)

#665

Taking so history is just not right and it still won't change history,,,its childish.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#667

I stand for saving the monuments.They represent our Nations History, our great leaders, who fought and died for their cause. The civil war was fought over much more than slavery. To tear these statues down is a disgrace to our country.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#669

I’m signing because I believe that destroying our monuments to try and erase our history is detrimental to society. If you forget your past, you are most likely doomed to repeat it.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#677

Taking down monuments will not change history.

(MONROE, 2020-06-30)

#686

It’s our history not theirs to take!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#687

They dont need to take down our History.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#694

I've lived in Walton County for over 16 years. I love this community and all the wonderful people here. I stand against anyone tearing down the beautiful historical sites and the teachable history it all represents, whether that history is at our old courthouse or at the Moores Ford Bridge. Don't erase the history! GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#697

History should be preserved not removed or written over

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#699

These statues are part of our history. My ancestors fought in these wars. Some lost their lifes for this land we live in and the things that are happening now I just no they'd be so hurt and disappointed. As far as slavery goes we didnt own slaves. To me our forefathers fought for us to have freedom and to respect the other person and right now we are truly being disrespected. Leave all these statues alone. Their part of our history and u cant change history. So everyone just look at each other without looking at race and let's just love each other and have a world that we can live in and not be scared to walk out our door.

(Monroe,Ga., 2020-06-30)

#700

It's history. Leave them alone.
We live in Walton Co.

(Covington, 2020-06-30)

#701

I want to protect our heritage. We need to stand up for those who gave their lives for our freedom so that we may ALL have a voice.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#702

Trying to save Covington's monuments to.

(Covington, 2020-06-30)

#704

It’s history

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#705

I think our history needs to stay where it is we learn from history it has nothing to do with racism. Save our history.

(Good Hope, 2020-06-30)

#708

Lived in Walton county all my life until 1997. Now live in Oconee county. But I still love my home town !

(Bishop, 2020-06-30)

#711

I think the monument should stay.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#712

I’m signing because it’s the right thing to do. As a Veteran we ALL need to stand up and make the right ‘righter’.

(Social Circle, 2020-06-30)

#715

I feel strongly things made by humans in honor of other humans should be a part of our history and kept safe and protected

(Dawsonville Ga, 2020-06-30)

#717

Enough is enough

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#719

History needs to be remembered rather it was good or bad. We didn’t live in those times so why should anyone get angry at for monuments that remind us of past history. Leave them alone and let them stand tall as a reminder of things that have happened in the past that people survived!!! Just like today not everything is good so let’s teach our children how to learn history without anger. All families have someone in their family way back when that stood for something before any of us ever existed. What is a statue hurting by standing y’all!!! Be proud that we are not going through what happened then . Use history as something good and stop making it bad ... that was then and this is now......let the Monument stand.. let all monuments stand

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#724

I defend the values of the men and women That erected this statue and the the honor that is signifies to the brave soldiers that lost their lives doing what they believed to be right .

(Monroe Georgia, 2020-06-30)

#728

There’s no better way to learn history than to go outdoors and see a memorial or monument that describes the events that perspired that helped write our nations existence. Good or bad reminders are necessary. To help reflect and contemplate where we once were and how far we’ve come.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#730

We need to keep them on the court yard square. Part of history.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#731

My heritage is no less important than those who wish to hide it. History is not to agree or disagree with. It is there to learn from and remember. Please do not bend to these radicals.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#737

We can't erase history!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#739

I believe the monument stands for the Americans who sacrificed their lives for all Americans freedom.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#745

I’m signing this because this is history and exactly that. It’s the past and whether one agrees with the past or not we all learn and grow from it. Taking it down will not make the past go away If others believe in something new then erect a new statue to look back on in years to come but don’t take our past from those that respect it.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#746

They are part of our history. They have nothing to with racism.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#747

I do not believe in erasing history because it repeats itself.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#751

It’s important to preserve our history. There is absolutely nothing racist about these monuments.

(Loganville, Georgia 30052, 2020-06-30)

#754

Our children need our history. Good and bad history. If we don't learn from the past, we'll inevitably repeat our mistakes.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#760

Change comes from learning about our history. Not by ignoring it.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#765

It’s our history!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#769

Do you have to ask!@!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#771

Save the history!,,,

(Covington", 2020-06-30)

#772

I was born and raised in Walton County! I love this place that I refer to as God ‘s Country! I still have relatives who live here! This is where I call “home”.

(Woodstock, 2020-06-30)

#773

I stand for History

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#775

Enough is enough!!

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#780

Monroe is my home town and I’m proud of its heritage as well as a lovely Southern city. Try and wipe out our History, it’s bound to happen again!

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#782

I believe that if we begin to remove monuments then their is no stopping point. If a group of faithful men want to remove MLK because He was not faithful then we will have to do that. You cannot change history but we should learn from it.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#783

This is a part of history that my ansestors fought for. It's not about racism.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#784

I'm signing because I want to preserve our history. History is how we learn not to repeat the bad & to continue with the good.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#788

All lives matter, and there were whites and blacks that faught in the civil war, there were white and black solders for the confederacy. You can not erase history.

(Monroe, 2020-06-30)

#792

History should reflect what happen, just like headstones these monuments allow those who walk past it to reflect and learn the good & bad that it might stand for

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)

#798

These monuments are a part of our history. They should remain.

(Loganville, 2020-06-30)