American Indians calling for removal of statues they find offensive...should they be torn down?

[Boompa]

Apparently Mckinleyville, a few miles away didn't want the statue.

[BlakeJones]

Originally Posted by prospectheightsresident

This is a major reason why I was against tearing down the confederate statues . . . I knew it wouldn't stop there (that, and I was also against whitewashing history).

good point, you were right

[Chicano3000X]

Originally Posted by Oldglory

Chicano is a word used to describe an American of Mexican roots.

True, but wasn't thinking politically at the time of making it.

[Eumaois]

Though we have done and continue to many things that oppress/offend minority groups, another question how can one express themselves without offending them. By offending them, I mean from both objective and subjective standpoints.

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by Pilot1

Well before (and during) when Europeans populated America, Indian tribes murdered, and enslaved each other on a regular basis. This was a common activity. Therefore, they were SLAVE OWNERS, and all benefits they receive from the Federal, and State governments should be nullified, and all reservations liquidated, and sold. Their special privileges, and subsidies should also be removed.

We can not tolerate former slave holders getting special privileges paid by taxpayers.

In other words, Indians were behaving just like Europeans...only they were murdering a whole helluva lot less people.

You’re right.

[PCALMike]

Originally Posted by desertdetroiter

In other words, Indians were behaving just like Europeans...only they were murdering a whole helluva lot less people.

You’re right.

Just like every other groups throughout history, whether in Asia, Europe or Africa. Murdering a whole lot less people has nothing to do with better morals if thats what you are implying. It has to do with technology and reach.

[frankrj]

Originally Posted by Ferd

let me channel the left.


NOTHING IS EVER ENOUGH. There must be a destruction of all that is history. period.

You are kidding right? lol


let's remove the railroads because they were built by...