Extra security has been added near the statue of retired Ravens star Ray Lewis at M&T Bank Stadium after he joined current players Sunday in kneeling during the national anthem, provoking calls to remove the likeness.
As of mid-afternoon Wednesday, more than 36,000 people had signed an online petition on change.org that advocates for the removal of the Lewis statue “because of his refusal to stand during the National Anthem.
“That song honors our country and our veterans who fought for it,” the petition reads. “To kneel during it is disrespectful, regardless of what you are protesting.”
Given recent statue-related protests and vandalism, the Maryland Stadium Authority didn't wait until this Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to take precautions.
“There is additional security at the statue plaza at this time," said Rachelina Bonacci, a spokesperson for the authority, which is the team’s stadium landlord.
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every thug deserves his own statue!
ReplyDeleteTypical blacks. Make a hero out of a thug. He only got off because he agreed to testify against the others. He was obviously not believable because they were found Not Guilty.
ReplyDeleteWhy are they guarding it patriotic people have jobs and pay taxes and really couldn't afford to tear down a statue and be arrested. Only people with low aspirations and nothing to lose do that.
ReplyDeleteWhy the he-- do they even have a statue of this s o b. I am offended by this big time and say that it should be torn down P. S. I am white so I am sure that will never happen
ReplyDeleteIt just goes to show that nobody should have a statue erected of themselves until after they're declared dead.
ReplyDeleteBut police did nothing when statues were pulled down by protesters.
ReplyDeleteGood. He is only one good attorney away from being in jail for the murder he assisted with in Atlanta several years ago.
ReplyDeletewhy protect his statue. Is he something special. just who is he anyways?
ReplyDeleteWaste of resources!
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