At the time of the toppling, protesters said they opposed Columbus’ memorialization on Capitol grounds because of his violent colonization of Native Americans upon his arrival in North America in the 15th Century.
At Wednesday’s hearing, Sen. Omar Fateh, D-Minneapolis, said Minnesotans “should understand that this land is being shared with its original occupants, the Native people of Minnesota.” He said Columbus “was a colonizer, he was a mass murderer and he was a rapist.”
“We can disagree about the tactics and folks at home that believe that we shouldn’t tear down the statue, or that such property is precious,” Fateh said. “But to restore the statue to its original place with taxpayer money, or Minnesotans’ taxpayer money, is a giant slap in the face of our Native brothers and sisters.”
Bill to repair, restore toppled Columbus statue at Capitol advances to Minnesota Senate
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Bill to repair, restore toppled Columbus statue at Capitol advances to Minnesota Senate
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Bill to repair, restore toppled Columbus statue at Capitol advances to Minnesota Senate
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