Posted on 06/15/2020 8:56:07 AM PDT by sevinufnine
Over 1,000 people have signed a petition to rename the City of Lynchburg named after founder John Lynch. Lynch was a Quaker described as progressive for his time in the 1780s, according to Chief Public History Officer Ted Delaney. "He believed in emancipating slaves," Delaney said. "He had slaves but he freed all of his. He supported recolonization, which is sending slaves back to Africa. He did not believe in perpetuating the institution of slavery in this country."
Delaney explains that the term lynching is actually named after Lynch's brother, Charles Lynch. He would tie British soldiers to a tree and beat them until they cried "Liberty!” which would stop the beating since that meant they agreed with the revolution. From there it evolved into what we know today -- the racist killings of African Americans.
The petition was started by Daisy Howard, who grew up in Lynchburg. Howard believes that it is possible to honor the city's founder without using his last name. "If statues can come down, then problematic names of cities can also change," Howard said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to defending the word Lynch, which I don't think you can defend."
Howard says that her petition comes in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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And yet the cultural Marxists insist that the so-called “Red Scare” in the 1930s-60s was unfounded hysteria and paranoia.
*rolls eyes* dont fall for the hype. No one is attacking the Alamo.
“At the end of the day, it comes down to defending the word Lynch, which I don’t think you can defend.”
Only if you’re an idiot.
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Amen. It’s someone’s last name for God’s sake! What’s next, outlawing specific surnames and baby names?
Now.
“”””” “At the end of the day, it comes down to defending the word Lynch, which I don’t think you can defend.” “”””””’
I agree 100%. Loretta LYNCH was the worst AG in history. I would like to see her name eradicated from the planet.
LOL. Don’t give them any more ideas.
I agree. They should change the name to ‘Lynchboro’.
This is what happens when liberal PC garbage went unchecked in the 90s. Just wait until the kids today and their common core stupidity get into their early 20s.
That was Bedford, VA site of the D-Day memorial.
My Mothers name was Betty Jo Lynch. Using these fools rationale I suppose I should be out tipping over her headstone so some BLM moron feels better?
“I agree. They should change the name to ‘Lynchboro’.”
LOL. Thank you! First time I laughed out loud all day.
Noosetown?
“the racist killings of African Americans.”
No, “lynching” means vigilante justice, with no court system, just immediate vengeful reprisal. People might re-think it to “the Old West”, where plenty white criminals might be strung up.
Ah. Ok, I was close. Live on the other side of Roanoke and avoid that area much as I can.... ;>)
Since Washington was a slave owner, we should rename D.C. I propose it be henceforth be named Trumptown.
That oughta do it...lololoL!
“These media commies are dangerous to our country and need arresting.” >>> and have been for going on 100 years.
Because Mr. Bush said they won’t be able to and better not?
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