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Rename Jefferson Davis Highway Now!

Daniel Kurz, Neighbor

As a frequent visitor to your area, I have to admit that it is really disgusting to see a major area highway named for one of the nation's most notorious traitors. Additionally, the highway's name sends a hateful message to African-Americans. Jefferson Davis tried to destroy our Union in order to perpetually continue Black Slavery. 

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