Removal of Rep. Howard Coble
We, the undersigned, condemn remarks made by Rep. Howard Coble during a call-in program on WKZL-FM on February 4, 2003, where he explicitly supported President Roosevelt's decision to incarcerate the... continue reading »
"Howard Coble should not be involved in our plans for homeland security."
"It is rare that the ignorance and the bigotry of a single man can have the ability to effect such a large number of people in a country. You have clearly displayed that you lack the ability, comprehension, or moral conviction to hold such an important pos"
"Step Down Rep. Howard Coble"
"Anyone ignorant enough to attempt to justify the historical and social consequences of such actions as the internment of any people on the basis of race has no place representing a country that claims to promote freedom. I demand an immediate resignation "
"The internment of any group of people simply based upon their nationality is wrong and a violation of human rights."
"It is really a shame that one of America's so called "leaders" still has such a racist point of view. I think that this atrocity should be made more public and that Congressman Howard Coble be forced to resign immediately."
"Please resign!"
"I am appalled that such discrimination is so openly proliferated at this level of government. We must never forget the battle against institutionalized racism is far from over and the Representatives such as Coble will continue to spread their ignorance i"
"As a Democrat I supported Roosevelt when he interred the Japs but can't support any Republican."
"I support the above petition"
"Coble represents the views of intolerance and extremism. He should resign."
"These racist actions cannot be tolerated. Given the current political situation, scapegoats are being sought out and we have stand up against this and other forms of blatant discrimination."
"Absolutely unacceptable."
"It is ridiculous that this type of discrimination is still occurring- especially by an elected official."
"It is disheartening to see such ignorant callousness in a government leader."
"Coble is wrong for NC and the USA"
"Coble must go!"
"your remarks to not reflect the opinions of Americans during world war 2 or now"
"Coble's were just as despicable as Trent Lott's regarding segregation. Coble should meet the same fate by resigning his position."
"I find it very sad that, after all the progress this country has made on civil rights issues, people with Coble's anti-American views still have enough support to gain positions of power."
"Shame on you!"
"Please put serious consideration into removal of Rep. Coble"
"I condemn Rep. Coble's remarks."
"I support the movement to remove Coble"
"I gladly add my name to the list of outraged citizens protesting the about Japanese internments during WWII by Congressman Coble"