We the undersigned; business and/or property owners of Waxhaw, who stand to be impacted economically by a negative town image, and citizens, having a vested interest in how our town is viewed by the public, in no uncertain terms, are adamantly opposed to the use of "the haw".  In the first place, there is no need for a tagline for our town, Waxhaw being uniquely identifiable on its own.  Secondly, "the haw", immediately evokes negative and derogatory connotations like "hee-haw" or hick town, subjecting Waxhaw to become the butt end of wise cracks and jokes.  Thirdly, an image establishing tagline, if desired and adopted, should, inarguably, have the consent and blessing of the majority of those who will have to live with the indelible image for possibly years and decades; most certainly not decided upon by a relatively small number of people, as this was, who may not even be part of Waxhaw after a matter of only a few years.  The time and money (tax dollars) expended on the tagline portion of the branding project is considered money frivolously and carelessly spent.  It is with great displeasure and offense with "the haw" and resolute on its demise that the following, by virtue of respect for this town; the town we have businesses in, the town we own investment property in and the town we are citizens of, are moved to sign this petition calling for the discontinuation of "the haw" to be used as a tagline for Waxhaw.

Also, asked to record their position on this issue, solely for purposes of collecting general public opinion; important, considering how "the haw" affects the public's perception of Waxhaw, are; concerned outlying area residents who consider Waxhaw home and frequenting nonresidents who visit and shop.