halocene_epic t1_it8r6px wrote on October 21, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Reply to comment by legransterPR in Jersey City, it’s time to rename Christopher Columbus Drive by HobokenJ

George Washington was a slave owner. The C in Washington DC is Columbia. District of Columbia was named in honor of Columbus. Do want to rename the US capitol too?

NeitherPot t1_it8srx6 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Personally I’d be totally fine with renaming the capital (and giving its residents representation in congress as well). Believe it or not, cities, including capitals, have been renamed before.

legransterPR t1_itagytx wrote on October 22, 2022 at 3:21 AM

YES DUDE WHY NOT?! Why would you continue to honor people who used their power to literally use and abuse other human beings to continue to grow their power and influence.

Please, go on and continue to try to convince me that this is a good thing. I'm dying to see what convoluted arguments you come up with next.

halocene_epic t1_itanqf7 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 4:30 AM

Columbus represents the discovery of the west which should be celebrated. Hence the reason why cities, countries, an Ivy League school, a national holiday, and roads are all named after him.