ONLINE PETITION: Depict the WTC Flag Raising as it Actually Occurred! (Corrected Link)

PetitionOnline ^ | January 15, 2001 | Jeff Head

[Jeff Head]

Here is an online petition to Depict the WTC Flag Raising as it Actually Occurred!

VIEW SIGNATURES   ----------   SIGN THE PETITION

To:  The New York City Council, The New York City Fire Department

We the undersigned citizens of the United States, and concerned citizens from other nations, hereby petition the New York City Fire Department and the City of New York as follows regarding the proposed statue depicting the raising of the US flag at ground zero of the WTC attack by firefighters on September 11, 2001.

1. Immediately change the proposed statue or replace it, such that the actual events of the flag raising are accurately depicted to show those firemen who actually raised the flag doing so. Use the famous picture, shown below, of the flag raising to acurately depict the flag raising as it occurred.

2. Cease all efforts to modify the historical record of that day in any way, shape, or form that would promote a so called "culutural diversity" or "politically correct" agenda of any type and simply present events as they occurred accurately for rising generations.

This event is of great historical significance and has united the American people like no other. The only hope for future generations to avoid and/or counter similar events is for the historical record to be accurate. The only way to continue the unification created by those horrible events is to present them accurately and truthfully. To do otherwise will only promote disunity and aide the cause of our enemies.

One might just as well try and depict the terrorist animals who perpetrated these attacks and those who aided and abetted them as choir boys and peace loving pacifists as to depict the heroic events of that flag raising as something other than what they were. The fact is, those enemies who attacked this nation were cruel, grossly evil and perverted in their actions and deserving of a harsh and just retribution for what they did. Thousand of innocent American and other lives were lost due to the twisted religious and ideological ravings of those whe pepretrated the attacks, thousands who were innocent of any crime other than trying to live their lives in freedom and peace.

The fact is also that the events regarding the flag raising occurred as they did, without any thought to political correctness or cultural diversity. At that moment, the only thought was patriotism to our nation and devotion to the duty of helping the victims. To depict it in any other manner sullies an historical and a heroic act, and descrates hallowed ground. The American people will not stand for it.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

SIGN THIS PETITION

[Letitring]

I signed it. Thanks Jeff.

[who knows what evil?]

Saw the dog, as well...hysterical, and appropriate! Just a tip for those who may not have signed yet...if you are husband and wife, SIGN SEPARATELY!!! You sign as you vote; as an individual! Tell ALL your friends, relatives, neighbors....this WILL NOT STAND!

[KSCITYBOY]

bump for more petition action.

[d14truth]

Thank you, signed 17,359 and going up fast.

[d14truth]

17,379

[d14truth]

17,401 -- >20/minute

[d14truth]

17,419 bump

[Shenandoah]

I am currently sending out letters to Firemen Associations across the country from this web site: http://www.firefighting.org/associations.htm

Here's the text of what I'm sending:

Dear Mr. ________,

A politically correct statue of that famous photo of the three New York City Firemen spontaneously raising the American flag on the ashes of the World Trade Center is being planned. But instead of the actual three New York City Firemen being depicted, a generic grouping of a black, a hispanic, and a white are planned. This is an outrage! The forces of the politically correct are now treading on sacred ground!

Go to Free Republic and sign this petition to stop this insanity:

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?flgraise

This petition was first posted on 1/15/02 at 10:53 AM Pacific. As of this writing, 18,631 Americans have signed the petition! (I'm keeping tabs on the number as I write these letters) This petition was mentioned in the New York Daily News this morning, World Net Daily, and on Fox News. There are already reports coming in that those people who would use this very special moment in history to perpetuate racial divisiveness are beginning to cave in. Please help keep up the pressure!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Bruce Tackett
Vietnam Veterans of America
Martha Raye Chapter 541
Putnam County, NY

[d14truth]

19,246 140 minutes 1,827 signatures 13 signatures/minute

[Robert Drobot]

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[P8riot]

20300 signatures

[ForGod'sSake]

That's a beut! Thanks for a well stated piece that the compositionally challenged among us can use.

Wouldn't it have been a real winner if we had thought to incorporate a WTC Firefighters Memorial fundraiser with the petition. Maybe next time. Thanks for your efforts.

FGS

[Salvation]

20949 Signatures Total

Keep sending the message--Be true to the truth.

[Barnacle]

"Hope we can get past 10,000 by the weekend."

Jeff, Are there any other understatements you'd like to make at this time?

Thanks and congratulations!

Hoo-yah!

[Barnacle]

Is there a single FReeper out there who has not signed this petition?

[retrokitten]

Over 22,000 at 10:49 pm cst!!!!! BTTT!!!!!!!

[Jeff Head]

I am amazed, humbled, grateful and thankful.

I believe we will win this small skirmish and thank the hand of Providance for it which has operatred through so many.

Now if we can just get some momentum and roll back so many other similar and even worse issues!

[Jeff Head]

Approaching 22,500 at 11 PM Mountain Time.

What a day ... what a ride ... 15,000 signatures today.

[Robert Drobot]

The petition you penned is reflective of the mood of America. Our signatures are a testament to that fact.

However, you neglect to appreciate the obvious in this exercise to alter a decision made by the government.

Government only responds to economic pressure, an petitions do not carry the same impact as an economic boycott.

New York politicians, beginning with the newly elected mayor, would not like a boycott cloud hanging over New York, should they insist on moving forward with the BIG LIE.

Consequently, I would strongly urge every signatory to this petition to press for a boycott resolution from every organization and corporation in which they are voting members and or shareholders.

The public is determined to confront government's intentional actions to cause racial divisiveness within our multi-racial society; the response to this petition is evidence of that fact.

As a student of contemporary history, you should not be surprised at an overwhelming demand by American Citizens for a return to a moral foundation in the conduct of the public's business, and high matters of public pride.

If all of America had access to computers, I would not be surprised to find five to six million signatures to this petition for reconsideration of an ill-advised, insensitive, and amoral decree designed to ferment racial divisiveness through a manipulation of the truth.

Through this petition, America is putting government on notice that it will no longer be bullied, browbeaten or brainwashed into accepting government directives or edicts that insult American ideals and principles.

You have initiated a first step in moving government to mirror the will of the people. An economic boycott, combined with a 'blue flu' work stoppage by union and non-union New Yorkers will bring about the miracle this moment deserves.

[backhoe]

22,955.... as I recall, the SAS got around 50,000 after several months of web publicity. You are doing very well, indeed.