After all, he was trained on how to subjugate a culture, and one of the first tenets is to erase that culture's icons. And let's rename Jefferson - Jackson dinners because Jefferson was a wealthy man in Virginia in the late 18th century, not because Jackson was a genocidal maniac. Of course, if your real goal is to promote the election of racist Republicans by hypocritically pandering to a toxic identity politics hobby horse this plan makes perfect sense.

I used to wonder what my uncle thought of this asshole, as he looked down from painting a mural at the top of Coit Tower during the WPA. Then I realized it wasn't there until 1957, LOL. I still think it should be taken away, him and the likes of Junipero Serra everywhere. What's better than ceasing public worship of genocidal maniacs? I can think of other options too ~shrug~. Like turning it into a public restroom, that would make more sense, and be more humane I think. thanks

http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinncol1.html

Chapter 1: Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress

Arawak men and women, naked, tawny, and full of wonder, emerged from their villages onto the island's beaches and swam out to get a closer look at the strange big boat. When Columbus and his sailors came ashore, carrying swords, speaking oddly, the Arawaks ran to greet them, brought them food, water, gifts. He later wrote of this in his log:

They ... brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things, which they exchanged for the glass beads and hawks' bells. They willingly traded everything they owned... . They were well-built, with good bodies and handsome features.... They do not bear arms, and do not know them, for I showed them a sword, they took it by the edge and cut themselves out of ignorance. They have no iron. Their spears are made of cane... . They would make fine servants.... With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.

Same as it ever was. And you may ask yourself, how did it get there?

This statue of Christopher Columbus sits in the center of the parking lot for Coit Tower. The figure of Columbus, the famous Italian explorer, gazes out over San Francisco Bay standing on a concrete pedestal in the center of a circular flower bed, bordered by a marble ring. Dedicated on October 12, 1957, the newspapers of the time recorded that “Singers, sailors from American and Italian navies, and spectators stood in reverent silence as 12-foot statue of Christopher Columbus is unveiled today on Telegraph Hill. The sculpture piece was the work of Italy’s Vittorio de Colbertaldo. Columbus Day weekend will be highlighted here tomorrow with a parade.”

Little is known of Count Vittorio di Colbertaldo (Forlì 1902- Verona 1979), other than he was a member of, and official sculptor of Il Duce’s bodyguard.

Even fascist bodyguards deserved official sculptures, to sculpt more fascist art I guess. good identity

PEACE