2020-06-17 18:43:15 -0400
To: City of Richmond
LOVE to replace Robert E. Lee statue
Remove the statue of Robert E. Lee and replace it with a LOVE statue instead. I believe the stone that has now been graffitied should remain standing. It is a testament of our love for one another. It marks the moment when we came together to fight the injustice against people of color.
Why is this important?
The current statue is an idol of bigotry, racism, and cruelty. It is a sign that screams to people of color that our state still holds on to the ideals of the confederacy. Virginia is for lovers of all things so we should be welcoming to all races. We need peace, hope, and love to heal our city and our state. But the most important of all of these is LOVE.