This petition represents the voices of Bell County citizens in support of understanding our past, accepting its imperfections and not judging its presence by today’s standards. We understand how important history plays a part in our future so that the bad things are not repeated. As such, we demand Bell County officials reject all subsequent voices demanding the confederate statue located on the courthouse square in Belton, Texas be removed.
Whether it’s Aristotle, Columbus, Galileo, Shakespeare, Jefferson, or Robert E. Lee, not viewing any historical figure in the wider historical context, for good or bad, is not only scientific and academic malpractice, it is evil. Applying a kind of binary “good or evil” stamp on historical figures, not only by today’s ethical standards, but particularly from a Marxist perspective, is an attempt to undermine rational standards of intellectual inquiry in favor of rote leftist propaganda.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
August 15, 2018
August 14, 2018
The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective commitment to preserving our local history. I appreciate the dedication shown by everyone who has joined this effort to protect the monument on the courthouse square.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2018
August 9, 2018
The signature count is nearing our first major milestone in this effort to protect our local historical landmark. Please forward this petition to your neighbors so that we may reach this threshold before the upcoming county meeting.
919 Comments
These monuments are a part of America's History as is the monuments of today that honor men & women who have died for the causes that are dear to their hearts. Leave the monument where it stands and let history be what it is, "The History of the United States"
History should be preserved for future generations. Too much of our history has already been deleted from our text books. We learn from the past not to repeat our mistakes. These men were fighting to save there homes and families. They are veterans and shd be remembered.
I believe it should stay. It is a part of my heritage and one reason I come to visit your city.. It'd be a shameful act to remove it and I would definitely feel not welcomed to your city if you decided to remove a part of my heritage.
Please do not erase history or the memory of these men - most of whom did not own, nor fight for slaves, but more often in defense of their homes, families and country. We can preserve history and at the same time teach people about all causes and aspects of the conflict
Lived here my whole life. Never once in my life heard ANY complaints about this statue. I love my hometown and its history. I refuse to let my town be subjected to ridicule from outsiders. The ones who don't understand our local history. DO NOT TOUCH IT.
“A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.” – Robert A. Heinlein
It's a beautiful piece of art in addition to honoring sons who died in a fight. Please leave it there.
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This petition represents the voices of Bell County citizens in support of understanding our past, accepting its imperfections and not judging its presence by today’s standards. We understand how important history plays a part in our future so that the bad things are not repeated. As such, we demand Bell County officials reject all subsequent voices demanding the confederate statue located on the courthouse square in Belton, Texas be removed.
Whether it’s Aristotle, Columbus, Galileo, Shakespeare, Jefferson, or Robert E. Lee, not viewing any historical figure in the wider historical context, for good or bad, is not only scientific and academic malpractice, it is evil. Applying a kind of binary “good or evil” stamp on historical figures, not only by today’s ethical standards, but particularly from a Marxist perspective, is an attempt to undermine rational standards of intellectual inquiry in favor of rote leftist propaganda.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 15, 2018
August 14, 2018
The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective commitment to preserving our local history. I appreciate the dedication shown by everyone who has joined this effort to protect the monument on the courthouse square.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2018
August 9, 2018
The signature count is nearing our first major milestone in this effort to protect our local historical landmark. Please forward this petition to your neighbors so that we may reach this threshold before the upcoming county meeting.
919 Comments
My Great-grandfather, Madison Elliott, was in the Texas 20th Confederate Cavalry. He came back and was a Judge at Tahoka. Leave all the statues alone. Heritage Not Hate! Discrimination against the South is unacceptable. No man should own another!
These monuments are a part of America's History as is the monuments of today that honor men & women who have died for the causes that are dear to their hearts. Leave the monument where it stands and let history be what it is, "The History of the United States"
History should be preserved for future generations. Too much of our history has already been deleted from our text books. We learn from the past not to repeat our mistakes. These men were fighting to save there homes and families. They are veterans and shd be remembered.
I believe it should stay. It is a part of my heritage and one reason I come to visit your city.. It'd be a shameful act to remove it and I would definitely feel not welcomed to your city if you decided to remove a part of my heritage.
Please do not erase history or the memory of these men - most of whom did not own, nor fight for slaves, but more often in defense of their homes, families and country. We can preserve history and at the same time teach people about all causes and aspects of the conflict
Lived here my whole life. Never once in my life heard ANY complaints about this statue. I love my hometown and its history. I refuse to let my town be subjected to ridicule from outsiders. The ones who don't understand our local history. DO NOT TOUCH IT.
“A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.” – Robert A. Heinlein
It's a beautiful piece of art in addition to honoring sons who died in a fight. Please leave it there.
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My Great-grandfather, Madison Elliott, was in the Texas 20th Confederate Cavalry. He came back and was a Judge at Tahoka. Leave all the statues alone. Heritage Not Hate! Discrimination against the South is unacceptable. No man should own another!