In Robert Kuttner's article, "Goodbye, Columbus", he constructs a clear point about why tearing down statues of our founding fathers, those who laid a foundation for this country, would make no substantial impact on the healing of our nation. Yes, they did partake in the institution of slavery as made clear through history and the Constitution itself, but what they stand for is far more prideful and celebratory then the Confederate leaders Bannon and other right-winged conservatives are praising. Change can always be made, but tearing down statues that hold a significant place in this country will do nothing more than to make Bannon and his followers right.
In contrast to Kuttner's writing, Dennis Prager wrote an extremely opinionated and
In contrast to Kuttner's writing, Dennis Prager wrote an extremely opinionated and