maxanderson350 t1_iuidv0g wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:47 PM

I'm not sure I understand the author's objective with this article. Is the idea that these place names need to be changed? are harmful? or are simply quirks of history?

Whaddaulookinat t1_iuk1ghf wrote on October 31, 2022 at 10:35 PM

I mean it's interesting to think about, but it's sort of a niche issue especially in the native community. Kinda bigger things to deal with

AhbabaOooMaoMao t1_iuiiwm1 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:20 PM

>I'm not sure I understand the author's objective with this article. Is the idea that these place names need to be changed? are harmful? or are simply quirks of history?

Did you miss the second half of the article below those links?

Author's conclusion:

>Place names are not permanent. If some are questionable by today’s standards, citizens can debate the decision to pass them on or to change them. Doing so responsibly requires honest conversation, respect for Indigenous voices, and a willingness to redress the thorny history of Connecticut.

maxanderson350 t1_iuimw2s wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:47 PM

No, I did not miss the 2nd half of the article.

What do you think is the author's objective?

Few-Information7570 t1_iuipelp wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:04 PM

I have no clue either. But I’d be open to changing the way our states name is pronounced. This is the first time I’ve noticed how close to the word Nantucket that Connecticut is. But they sound completely different.

I am at a loss of it would be horribly inappropriate it would be to start pronouncing it correctly. ‘Sorry for screwing you guys over but hey at least we say it right now’.