Get all the people signing this petition to chuck some money towards it. Since the 1970s, the Uncle Sam sign in Chehalis, WA has been publicly posting racist and offensive statements along the side of I-5. The billboard, featuring an image of Uncle Sam, was installed in the 1970s by a local farmer named Alfred Hamilton, who has regularly been posting short, often sarcastic messages on it, promoting his conservative political views. Billboard Charts. “It's a sign that makes you think,” said Tracy Christy. It’s turned to a debate between racial sensitivity against free speech. Since Hamilton's death in 2004, his grandson has continued the billboard's conservative messages and upkeep. LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. -- There’s a renewed battle over an old billboard along Interstate-5 near Chehalis. It's very much out of place when one thinks of the progressive hubs of PDX, Evergreen State College (in Olympia), et al. In 2018, Seattle Police, investigating a hit and run the previous night, approached the home of Porter Dean Feller and accused him of the incident without evidence. Just some background: The farmer decided to put up the "Right Wing Uncle Sam Billboard" after I-5 was built right through the middle of his farm! **copied from this petition for removal Take down this racist Uncle Sam billboard ** We've researched a couple options near and around Chehalis, WA and would need to pay 8 weeks in advance (24 week contract). On Dec. 20, 1979, it ruled in favor of Hamilton, further cementing the legend of the Uncle Sam Billboard. His legacy lives on, thanks to his Grandson. These are the first words that are read when coming into Lewis County from the south, or leaving from the north, creating an immediate hateful impression of our town for anyone that comes to visit or simply drives through. It need to be taken down. To date, more than 75,000 people have voted online for the decision to remove the billboard located off Interstate 5 in Napavin, Lewis County.

These are the first words that are read when coming into Lewis County from the south, or leaving from the north, creating an immediate hateful impression of our town for anyone that comes to visit or simply drives through. Simply Google, “Chehalis Uncle Sam petition” and it will appear at or near the top of your results. Private billboard vs private billboard.

Longview, Washington that is. The billboard with the picture of Uncle Sam has been up in Washington state for more than 50 years.But now more than 75,000 online petitioners want the sign taken down, claiming many of the jokes posted on it are racist -- or otherwise insensitive to some community members.One sample message:… Petition calls Uncle Sam near Chehalis `racist`, wants it taken down LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. -- There’s a renewed battle over an old billboard along Interstate-5 near Chehalis. It need to be taken down. 73,000 signature petition calls for takedown of landmark Uncle Sam billboard By: Shelby Miller Updated: June 8, 2020 - 5:05 PM LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. — A giant, two-sided billboard with a painting of Uncle Sam greets thousands of drivers heading up and down I-5 every day. Petition calls Uncle Sam sign near Chehalis ‘racist,’ wants it taken down q13fox.com - Matt Lorch.