Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
Having strong opinions against the renaming of one mountain out of the thousands across the state is a surefire way to demonstrate you’re not a snowflake.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
It would seem that the people who are the most triggered by all this are the people who talk about other people being triggered about all of this.
Me? It doesn't affect my life either way, but if it gives me an excuse to reclimb said mountain under the new name, sweet.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
Rather than "cancellation", I suggest "education"
Here's my proposal: Retain Mt Evans' name (to recognize the many accomplishments of John Evans) and name Pt 14256 (aka "West Evans" or Mt. Evans - west peak) Black Kettle Peak (to recognize his role in trying to negotiate peace prior to the Sand Creek massacre).
Despite what you may desire, the world is seldom binary. If you don't know the history (not only the Sand Creek Massacre but that of John Evans' and Black Kettle's lives), I encourage you to explore it. This proposal would result in a broader understanding that history than changing the name of a peak, a wilderness, several cities, a hospital, a university, and other places or things to try to "fix" a wrong.
Here's my proposal: Retain Mt Evans' name (to recognize the many accomplishments of John Evans) and name Pt 14256 (aka "West Evans" or Mt. Evans - west peak) Black Kettle Peak (to recognize his role in trying to negotiate peace prior to the Sand Creek massacre).
Despite what you may desire, the world is seldom binary. If you don't know the history (not only the Sand Creek Massacre but that of John Evans' and Black Kettle's lives), I encourage you to explore it. This proposal would result in a broader understanding that history than changing the name of a peak, a wilderness, several cities, a hospital, a university, and other places or things to try to "fix" a wrong.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
Why not change Evans to Black Kettle and Pt. 14256 to Evans?glenmiz wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:51 am Rather than "cancellation", I suggest "education"
Here's my proposal: Retain Mt Evans' name (to recognize the many accomplishments of John Evans) and name Pt 14256 (aka "West Evans" or Mt. Evans - west peak) Black Kettle Peak (to recognize his role in trying to negotiate peace prior to the Sand Creek massacre).
Despite what you may desire, the world is seldom binary. If you don't know the history (not only the Sand Creek Massacre but that of John Evans' and Black Kettle's lives), I encourage you to explore it. This proposal would result in a broader understanding that history than changing the name of a peak, a wilderness, several cities, a hospital, a university, and other places or things to try to "fix" a wrong.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
Why not just un-dedicate the mountain and keep the Evans name, will that appease those offended on someone else's behalf?
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Wow. You just responded with a 2 word sentence, an acronym, and then an emoji. Impressive. You have a bright future ahead of youSkaredShtles wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:55 amFTFY.Mtnman200 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:42 amOK, Boomer.Istoodupthere wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:02 am I say every mountain, river, street, school, library with a European name be renamed “I’m Sorry.” As long as all of the people requesting these name changes have background checks
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generation twitterIstoodupthere wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:01 amWow. You just responded with a 2 word sentence, an acronym, and then an emoji. Impressive. You have a bright future ahead of you
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He probably eats avocado toast too.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
I like how there's an option to change it from Mt. Evans to Mt. Evans. Seems like the one that makes the most sense now that I think about it.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
obviously, the mountain should be renamed Mt. Chris Evans.
no one could possibly have a problem naming it after Captain America.
no one could possibly have a problem naming it after Captain America.
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Re: Mount Evans Renaming Informal Poll
This article says some natives unhappy with the proposed name Blue Sky.
https://www.westword.com/news/sand-cree ... t-15573248
(Second paragraph from end.)
Not properly consulting tribes has gotten organizations into trouble, as was the main point of the article.
https://www.westword.com/news/sand-cree ... t-15573248
(Second paragraph from end.)
Not properly consulting tribes has gotten organizations into trouble, as was the main point of the article.