Petition Governor McMaster to remove Sheila Baccus from Darlington City Council

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#204

I would like to see fair representation of Darlington regardless of color. True that everyone makes mistakes and falls short but when you do my mama taught me at a young age to say I’m sorry which Ms. Baccus won’t even do which further shows she truly meant what she said. We need to improve our town not destroy it.

Crystal Kelly (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#207

She displayed racial actions while holding a government position.

Joan Nelson (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#209

I’m signing because there is no room in this world for racism. That police officer was just doing his job and was not harassing anyone.

Amber Nicole Jaime (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#214

Racial profiling comes from both sides. If the white police officer would have made these comments he would have already been fired
Racism is racism no matter what race slurs it.

James Hood (Blenheim, 2020-07-23)

#216

She is a public figure. In the position that she is in, I feel that she sould be a rold model other's in our community. What she done was a disgrace to her and what she represents. She should be a leader, not a follower. No one, and I do mean no one, should get away with disrespecting a police officer. They are here to protect us, and has one of the lowest paying jobs around.

Sharon Smallwood (Lamar, 2020-07-23)

#218

Racism

Kurt Kelly (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#221

She is supposed to be a leader for our community and not be racist.

Haley Gandy (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#222

Tolerance of behavior like this from an elected official is not compatible with a civilized society. We as a community have to denounce this in the strongest manner possible which is removal from elected office.

Stephen Schwartz (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#224

I'm signing because I want Ms. Baccus removed from her seat on the city council. She's disrespectful and is one of the reasons this country can't move on and grow as a people. She had NO RIGHT to speak to our awesome police officers like she did. I'm not sure if she was trying to show off in front of her friend or just simply had nothing better to do but be a hateful, miserable, racist old woman, and I really don't care what her reason was. She does not deserve to be on the city council and I do not want my tax dollars used to give that racist woman a paycheck. Her racism and hatred toward white people and police officers, in my opinion, makes her unqualified to work in any political position.

Whitney Flores Williams (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#227

This is not how a person that represents our city should conduct themselves.

Adam Dowling (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#230

I'm signing because what she did was wrong and she should be held to the same standard as her white counterpart.

Joni Gilbert (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#232

Don't like no racist individuals

Ashley 8433390492 (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#235

TO KEEP HONESTY, HONOR, AND JUSTICE TO THE POSITIONS OF POLITICAL PERSONS IN OUT STATE.

Patrick Lee (DARLINGTON, 2020-07-23)

#239

I think council woman was wrong in her actions

Pam Rabb (Darlingtont, 2020-07-23)

#242

she's racist

Randy Bell (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#248

I believe she did wrong

Bobby Watford (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#249

We don't need this kind of racist happening on city council don't matter who you are

Wade O'Neal (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#250

I'm signing because of the statement she had made. She is suppose to represent Darlington County and all who lives in this county. Darlington County doesn't need a hateful person on the Council.

Michelle Flores (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#252

I’m signing because this is not how an elected county official should treat any human much less an officer of the law. I know there is so much going on in this world today but this blatant racism and ignorance needs to stop!

Alice Miller (Lake City, 2020-07-23)

#253

It's the right thing to do. No one needs a racist in city council

Lacie Honney (Conway, 2020-07-23)

#255

Because her actions are disgusting and racist.

Angela Green (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#256

People should all be treated the same

Lorrie Gainey (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#264

There is too much unrest and anger in this world already. Allowing those who are suppose to be leaders in our communities to act in such an unapologetic and disrespectful way only encourages others to do the same. Equality means accountability for all, not just those we pick and choose.

Victoria Brown (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#268

What she did was absolutely unacceptable and she needs to be held accountable for her actions.

Sherri Blackwell (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#269

I am tired of being represented by people who do not represent the values they espouse.

Randall Britt (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#277

I'm signingvthis petition because I know beyond a shadow of doubt that had the officer said someting in a racist manner this officer would have been immediately fired from his job. Racism does not only mean white on black. It is any race making disparaging comments to another regardless of race. We need to be ONE RACE THE HUMAN RACE! She needs to be immediately removed from her office. If not, the slurs to the fine police officers in the State of South Carolina will see much more of this nastiness! I will tell you I would feel the same regardless of the skin tone of the person making such comments. We as a county do not need someone onesided on the council. Thank you for your time.

Patricia Howell (Lamar, 2020-07-23)

#280

I am signing because she was totally out of line. If she can't be for all the people regardless of skin color, then she shouldn't be allowed to hold this position. No room for racism!!

kathy brandis (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#285

I feel she is just racist no place in politics for Her type!!

Janet Hancock (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#286

Reverse racism should not be swept under the rug.

Tina Outlaw (Lamar, 2020-07-23)

#294

She was very wrong in what she said to the Police Officer. It was very racial and should not have spoken to him that way. A former clerk of court was just terminated for her remark and this councilwoman should be terminated by the Governor.

Margaret Hopkins (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#296

The councilwoman betrayed the public trust in a hateful, racist way with no sign of regret. The incident sets a terrible example to her constituents whom deserve better.

Jim Watson (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#300

People should be held accountable for there actions.

Kevin Blackwell (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#302

She needs to be removed. We don't need any one like her on Council. She is Racist.

Rebecca Vazquez (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#304

As a city official elected to represent the citizens mrs. Baccuss showed that she doesn’t care about us one bit in her racist remarks and treatment of our law enforcement officers who serve us everyday

William Stevens (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#307

Because she is a public figure using racial comments...remove her

Roger Collins (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#308

The action of this Council woman can not be tolerated. It is unity we strive for in small town ,USA

Melanie Davis (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#313

What's fair for the goose is fair for the gender. She because she is on council doesnt give her a right to act the way she has.

Lori Williamson (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#315

Her racial behavior has no room to serve in any piublic office. She needs to be removed immediately!

Wendy Stephens (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#316

I’m signing because Officer Bryant is a wonderful Police Officer and he didn’t deserve this Baccus woman to treat him like this... she needs to be removed. People that behave like she did does not need to be representing Darlington.

Trina Griggs (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#318

She is a disgrace to our town. She is not a leader. She needs to go.

David N Alicia Tallent (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#319

Right is right and wrong is wrong. She made a racist comment and should be punished just like anybody else or people will start to think they can get by with it too and times will get worse.

Amy Lambert (Florence, 2020-07-23)

#320

She needs to be removed ASAP

Lance Moody (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#322

I don’t believe leaders should think they are above the law.

Tarah Kastner (Easley, 2020-07-23)

#325

She has failed the citizens of her City!

Jim Graham (Irvington, 2020-07-23)

#329

I used to live in Chesterfield County. She needs to be removed from office for her discriminatory remarks.

Brenda Bartell (Ninety Six, 2020-07-23)

#332

A woman who worked for the city of Darlington made a remark during the protests that was going in and was fired from her job in the city of Darlington. Baccus makes a horrible remark to an officer and more than anything it was racial, yet she still had her job. This is not right at all! Officers put their lives in the line daily to protect and serve all lives. Yet he was not only told in front of others publicly the racist remarks toward him, the officer was also humiliated, degraded, and embarrassed. Are we all that simple minded or even scared that Baccus is allowed to make such horrible remarks to a police officer that was more than anything a very racial remark that she can still get away with it and still keep her job? If that is the case, then the woman that was fired for making remarks and worked for the city for 20 years, well she to should be reinstated her job.

Cynthia Hopkins (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#334

What she did was wrong if a white person said that they would be fired already

Gene Moody (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#337

What she said was wrong !!

Rob Sims (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#340

She was not respectful to a police officer.

Sandy Gaskins (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#341

What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong. We can not have double standards.

Raymond Jeffords (Lamar, 2020-07-23)

#342

I'm signing because all racism is wrong. No one should hold a city or government position who holds such hatred in ones heart.

Sylvia Farmer (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#343

I am signing because she was bluntly racist and would be calling for the officer badge had he spoken to her in the same manner.

JulieAnn Gilluly (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#345

This women had no right to say the things she said. To me she is pushing the belief that all white cops are out to shoot African Americans which is not true

Debra Watson (Bishopville, 2020-07-23)

#352

She needs to be removed from her place in leadership!

Becky Byrd (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#354

I'm signing because I live in Darlington county and this is Very Wrong , and how can we keep letting wrong decisions go on existing. why is it Ok for her but not others , she needs to be out of city office

Rebecca Rowell (Florence SC, 2020-07-23)

#356

It was wrong

mark vann (Hartsville SC, 2020-07-23)

#357

we can not allow this racist behavior

Kevin selle (hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#360

Racism is never to be tolerated.

Kathleen Rollins (Bishopville, 2020-07-23)

#364

SHE IS IN THE WRONG !!

Robert Howle (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#368

Because she doesn’t represent us

Carmilla Black (Lamar SC, 2020-07-23)

#369

she was wrong in what she said, we are trying to get race out of our vocabulary so we can all live together.

judith calhoun (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#371

Any member of city council should uphold the law and should be held accountable for unlawful behavior. Also, in a time where the country is being driven by racial tension due to inequality, this woman should be dismissed of her seat on city council and he held accountable for racist remarks just like many others that are having to face consequences for their words and actions. Anything less than this would be a lack of justice to all races. Anyone, regardless of race should be held accountable for this type of behavior.

Lyn McCracken (Florence, 2020-07-23)

#373

She is a racist!!

Dawn Ghoens (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#375

I do not believe she represents our city well. These statements were uncalled for. She is what we are trying to keep out of our town.

Becky Bryant (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#384

Because this is wrong and racism and she needs to be taken out of office

Milton Walters III (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#385

She does not deserve to serve the people of Darlington if she is going to make racial remarks to law enforcement or anyone else for that matter

Erika Davis (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#388

No racist should be in her position of power!!!

Chet Crowley (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#391

As a councilwoman, she should have been WAY more professional. First, she was breaking a law and thought she was above it. She resorted to making racial statements. Just because it is a black person going against a whites person does not mean it should be seen lightly. Second, the councilwoman should not have taken it where she did. She was mad and thought she could intimidate the officer given the current environment. She abused her powers in more ways than one

Jennifer Wilson (Ladson, 2020-07-23)

#393

No form of racism is okay. And as a councilman, they are the leaders of their community. How they treat someone sets the tone and makes other feel like their harsh words and treatment of other are okay. And it’s not.

Amanda Matthews (Dallas, 2020-07-23)

#395

Government officials are held to a higher standard when serving in office and blatant misconduct or disregard and disrespect for laws that we all are to abide by can not be overlooked or brushed aside. Integrity matters.

Todd Manson (Darlington, 2020-07-23)

#396

Our men in blue deserve better treatment, just like the treatment they give to citizens they come in contact with all over the world. If a white cop had said the things she did to a black individual, he would have been terminated without questions. Time to you do the same to This council women.

Mandie Relguk (Lyman, 2020-07-23)

#398

She's a racist and does not belong in local government

Andrew Neubauer (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#399

All officials and citizens should be held accountable for their actions and statements. Racial statements are prohibited for everyone, not a select few. Take responsibility for your words and actions.

Gedelle Horton (Hartsville, 2020-07-23)

#400

She has always been racist. This needs to stop!

Benjamin Weatherford (Darlington, 2020-07-23)



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