Woke Amerika wants to strip the Francis Scott Key name from the bridge that bore his name.
FSK penned the words to the Star Spangled Banner within 100 yards of where the Francis Scott Key Bridge spans the Potapsco River, leading into Baltimore Harbor and Fort McHenry.
Do not let them continue to erase our history, our memorials and our tributes. Sign today, our future depends on it!
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Reason
To Whom It May Concern,
We, the undersigned, come together in a crucial moment in our community's history, faced with the aftermath of the recent destruction of the beloved Francis Scott Key Bridge. This bridge has not only been a critical artery for transportation but also a symbolic landmark that has held the memories and the history of our area for decades.
Its name carries a legacy that reflects our collective identity and values, connecting us to our past and guiding us toward our future. In light of the events that led to the unfortunate destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, we strongly urge the relevant authorities and stakeholders to honor the bridge's historical significance and the deep emotional connection it holds for our community by retaining its original name in any plans for its reconstruction or replacement.
The name "Francis Scott Key Bridge" is deeply embedded in our local heritage. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal moments and figures in our history that have shaped us into the community we are today. Changing the name of the Francis Scott Key Bridge would mean severing a link to our past, diminishing the sense of continuity and identity fostered over countless years. Furthermore, preserving the name of the Francis Scott Key Bridge would demonstrate a commitment to respecting and upholding the traditions and history of our community. It would send a powerful message about the value of heritage in guiding progress and rebuilding efforts, ensuring that the spirit of the original bridge lives on, even as we look forward to new beginnings. #BRIDGENAMESTANDS
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Why people sign
Leland
History is important to our country.
Nottingham
It's history, plain and simple. Don't charge the name. If you rename the bridge, then you might as well do it to Fort McHenry too. Just my two cents.
Dundalk
It’s important because it’s part of history. Our national anthem came about when Francis Scott Key wrote about what he saw that dreadful night when the United States was a war. By trying to erase his name on the bridge is our national anthem next. This crap is getting so ridiculous.
Dundalk
This is related to our country's history during the war of 1812. Mr. Womer saw it as his mission to have the bridge named after the person that penned our national anthem. We can't keep changing history.
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key is a symbol of the perseverance of those that were involved in the battle and those that fought. Also he is regarded as one of our own. A symbol of Baltimore.