Petition Calling for the Abandonment of Proposed Columbus Monument in Boriken (Puerto Rico)
Target:
The Holland Group and the City of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Sponsored by:
We, the undersigned call on The Holland Group, Inc and the City of Mayagüez to abandon their plans to erect a monument to Christopher Columbus on the island of Boriken (Puerto Rico) in 2010. This proposed project is not only offensive to the local Taino, Karib, Arawak and other Indigenous Peoples but it is an offense to all peoples of good conscience around the world.
Nosotros, los abajo firmantes llamanos a The Holland Group, Inc y a la Ciudad de Mayagüez a que abandonen sus planes para levantar un monumento a Cristóbal Colón en la isla de Borikén (Puerto Rico) en el 2010. Este proyecto propuesto no es tan solo ofensivo para los Taínos, Karibes y Arawakos locales y otros Pueblos Indígenas, sino que es una ofensa a todos los pueblos de buena conciencia alrededor del mundo.
Nosotros, los abajo firmantes llamanos a The Holland Group, Inc y a la Ciudad de Mayagüez a que abandonen sus planes para levantar un monumento a Cristóbal Colón en la isla de Borikén (Puerto Rico) en el 2010. Este proyecto propuesto no es tan solo ofensivo para los Taínos, Karibes y Arawakos locales y otros Pueblos Indígenas, sino que es una ofensa a todos los pueblos de buena conciencia alrededor del mundo.
We, the undersigned call on The Holland Group, Inc and the City of Mayagüez to abandon their plans to erect a monument to Christopher Columbus on the island of Boriken (Puerto Rico) in 2010. This proposed project is not only offensive to the local Taino, Karib, Arawak and other Indigenous Peoples but it is an offense to all peoples of good conscience around the world.
Nosotros, los abajo firmantes llamanos a The Holland Group, Inc y a la Ciudad de Mayagüez a que abandonen sus planes para levantar un monumento a Cristóbal Colón en la isla de Borikén (Puerto Rico) en el 2010. Este proyecto propuesto no es tan solo ofensivo para los Taínos, Karibes y Arawakos locales y otros Pueblos Indígenas, sino que es una ofensa a todos los pueblos de buena conciencia alrededor del mundo.
Nosotros, los abajo firmantes llamanos a The Holland Group, Inc y a la Ciudad de Mayagüez a que abandonen sus planes para levantar un monumento a Cristóbal Colón en la isla de Borikén (Puerto Rico) en el 2010. Este proyecto propuesto no es tan solo ofensivo para los Taínos, Karibes y Arawakos locales y otros Pueblos Indígenas, sino que es una ofensa a todos los pueblos de buena conciencia alrededor del mundo.
Petition Calling for the Abandonment of Proposed Columbus Monument in Boriken (Puerto Rico)
Petición y llamado para que se abandone la propuesta del Monumento a Colón en Borikén (Puerto Rico)
Recalling that: In 1492, Christopher Columbus initiated a genocidal campaign against Indigenous Peoples that began with the Taíno, Karib, and Arawak Nations and extended throughout the Americas, and
Recordando que: En 1492 Cristóbal Colón comenzo una campaña de genocidio en contra de los Pueblos Indígenas que comenzo con las naciones Taína, Karibe y Arawaka, y se extendio por el resto de las Americas, y
Recalling that: Christopher Columbus was the first trans-Atlantic slave
trader in the Western Hemisphere, and
Recordando que: Cristóbal Colón fue el primer comerciante trans-Atlántico de esclavos en el Hemisferio Occidental, y
Recognizing that: Christopher Columbus is a symbol, not of a man, but of imperialism, colonialism, and genocide, and
Reconociendo que: Cristóbal Colón es un símbolo, no del hombre, sino del imperialismo, colonialismo y genocidio, y
Further Recognizing that: Imperialism and colonialism are continuously manifesting with the exploitation of humanity and the Earth as well as in the ongoing violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples,
Reconociendo además que: El imperialismo y el colonialismo se manifiestan continuamente con la explotación de la humanidad y la Tierra, al igual que en el desarrollo de las violaciones a los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: We, the undersigned call on The Holland Group, Inc and the City of Mayagüez to abandon their plans to erect a monument to Christopher Columbus on the island of Boriken (Puerto Rico) in 2010. This proposed project is not only offensive to the local Taino, Karib, Arawak and other Indigenous Peoples but it is an offense to all peoples of good conscience around the world.
POR TANTO QUEDA RESUELTO: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes llamanos a The Holland Group, Inc y a la Ciudad de Mayagüez a que abandonen sus planes para levantar un monumento a Cristóbal Colón en la isla de Borikén (Puerto Rico) en el 2010. Este proyecto propuesto no es tan solo ofensivo para los Taínos, Karibes y Arawakos locales y otros Pueblos Indígenas, sino que es una ofensa a todos los pueblos de buena conciencia alrededor del mundo.
We signed the "Petition Calling for the Abandonment of Proposed Columbus Monument in Boriken (Puerto Rico)" petition!
# 450:
9:04 am PST, Feb 9,
Laura Cuadrado, New York
# 449:
7:27 am PST, Feb 9,
Loriane A. Cuadrado, New York
I sign this petition because my grandparents were Taino, and because it is unconscionable to erect a monument to a man who savagely raped and pillaged our land and peoples. I feel it would be the equivalent of if not worse than erecting a monument to Hitler. Emphasizing his advancements in technology while ignoring his brutality and insulting the memories of the millions of people that died as a result of his actions. A monument to Columbus especially in our land is offensive and blatantly racist. As a person of Taino heritage and as a conscious human being I cannot and will not stand for this.
I sign this petition because my grandparents were Taino, and because it is unconscionable to erect a monument to a man who savagely raped and pillaged our land and peoples. I feel it would be the equivalent of if not worse than erecting a monument to Hitler. Emphasizing his advancements in technology while ignoring his brutality and insulting the memories of the millions of people that died as a result of his actions. A monument to Columbus especially in our land is offensive and blatantly racist. As a person of Taino heritage and as a conscious human being I cannot and will not stand for this.
# 448:
2:23 pm PST, Feb 3,
Tania DelToro, California
I have Taino bloodline. the History in which to celebrate a person who was a savage and requested the killing of millions of Taino (women, children, men) as well as allowing women and children to be raped is a disgrace to me and millions of others who continue their Taino bloodline. Columbus day needs to be eliminated.
I have Taino bloodline. the History in which to celebrate a person who was a savage and requested the killing of millions of Taino (women, children, men) as well as allowing women and children to be raped is a disgrace to me and millions of others who continue their Taino bloodline. Columbus day needs to be eliminated.
# 447:
2:27 am PST, Jan 24,
Janine Boguslawski, New York
# 446:
3:55 am PST, Jan 21,
Susanne Dawn Plumb, California
# 445:
10:37 pm PST, Jan 20,
Ann Cawley, Missouri
# 444:
12:45 pm PST, Jan 17,
AnimalSpirit Martz, Indiana
# 443:
10:50 am PST, Jan 13,
Maurice Pedro, Washington
I believe the idea of putting a statue of Columbus anywhere around people who's history involves the attrocities he committed is absurd and insensitive.
I believe the idea of putting a statue of Columbus anywhere around people who's history involves the attrocities he committed is absurd and insensitive.
# 442:
7:47 am PST, Jan 11,
Name not displayed, New York
# 441:
6:08 pm PST, Jan 8,
Jennifer Hall, Tennessee
# 440:
10:37 am PST, Jan 7,
Maryann Dominguez, New Jersey
It is preposterous that people insist on living a lie when the truth is so plain to see. HOW can ANY land become DISCOVERED when in fact it is INHABITED by humans already?? Honoring Columbus with a statue for his name in posterity would be the equivalent to erecting a statue of the devil! What purpose does this serve? To whom does this lie serve? To spend that much to erect a statue – there MUST be a reason for it in light of the truth. The blatant irrationality… the intellectual stupidity of this… the insanity of this certainly leads me to believe that there must be a conspiring World Order in effect. There could NOT BE, in GOOD CONSCIENCE, ANY OTHER REASON!! This act screams of warnings to be heeded by ALL OF US. It is the year 2009 for heavens sake. Has that group ever been given the Pope’s 1493 Bull "Inter Caetera" to read? – SOMEONE, quick, Fed-ex it to them.
It is preposterous that people insist on living a lie when the truth is so plain to see. HOW can ANY land become DISCOVERED when in fact it is INHABITED by humans already?? Honoring Columbus with a statue for his name in posterity would be the equivalent to erecting a statue of the devil! What purpose does this serve? To whom does this lie serve? To spend that much to erect a statue – there MUST be a reason for it in light of the truth. The blatant irrationality… the intellectual stupidity of this… the insanity of this certainly leads me to believe that there must be a conspiring World Order in effect. There could NOT BE, in GOOD CONSCIENCE, ANY OTHER REASON!! This act screams of warnings to be heeded by ALL OF US. It is the year 2009 for heavens sake. Has that group ever been given the Pope’s 1493 Bull "Inter Caetera" to read? – SOMEONE, quick, Fed-ex it to them.
# 439:
1:13 pm PST, Dec 31,
Lizzie Rodriguez, Florida
Because I strongly belief that Columbs was the savage and we had already conquered our precious islands. They could have tought the locals to read and how to do other things, but not to kill them. I dislike the fact that even in the United States there is such holiday for him, when he was a murderer who ended with an entire race.
Because I strongly belief that Columbs was the savage and we had already conquered our precious islands. They could have tought the locals to read and how to do other things, but not to kill them. I dislike the fact that even in the United States there is such holiday for him, when he was a murderer who ended with an entire race.
# 438:
8:37 pm PST, Dec 2,
Nelson Espada, Massachusetts
We (Arawaks/Taino/Afroantillano) need to wake up, and learn the reality of our history, to keep it to happend once again. These monument will be an other slap to our ansestors. We need to preserve the little we have from our past and our identity.
We (Arawaks/Taino/Afroantillano) need to wake up, and learn the reality of our history, to keep it to happend once again. These monument will be an other slap to our ansestors. We need to preserve the little we have from our past and our identity.
# 437:
9:34 pm PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, California
Columbus started Europe's rape and pillaging of the indigenous people of what they called the "New World". His arrival was the beginning of a massive genocide. He has already been honored enough. The tainos should be honored instead.
Columbus started Europe's rape and pillaging of the indigenous people of what they called the "New World". His arrival was the beginning of a massive genocide. He has already been honored enough. The tainos should be honored instead.
# 436:
9:29 am PST, Nov 19,
Name not displayed, Puerto Rico
# 435:
9:31 pm PST, Nov 8,
Olga Ortiz, North Carolina
# 434:
12:12 pm PST, Nov 7,
Alain Mariduena, New York
# 433:
6:40 pm PST, Nov 6,
Ayo Robinson, California
It is said that Columbus discovered the Americas. He did not. What he has been promoted to symbolize is the beginnings of a new time in the lands; the beginnings of 'our' times, as we learn in school. We are reminded every year on Columbus day. This is a story that could possibly be considered one of hope and noble adventure, but for many it is a reminder of death, bloody conquest and a loss of freedom. I hope, very much, that a measure of tact and consideration for such people is undertaken in this proposal of a new statue of Columbus. In it's stead I sure that there is someone or something that could be memorialized that would a bring inspiration and appreciation to all who experience it. Thank you for your time.
It is said that Columbus discovered the Americas. He did not. What he has been promoted to symbolize is the beginnings of a new time in the lands; the beginnings of 'our' times, as we learn in school. We are reminded every year on Columbus day. This is a story that could possibly be considered one of hope and noble adventure, but for many it is a reminder of death, bloody conquest and a loss of freedom. I hope, very much, that a measure of tact and consideration for such people is undertaken in this proposal of a new statue of Columbus. In it's stead I sure that there is someone or something that could be memorialized that would a bring inspiration and appreciation to all who experience it. Thank you for your time.
# 432:
4:10 pm PST, Nov 6,
Annabel Quintero de Rodriguez, New York
Why is this issue important to you?
Why is this issue important to you?
# 431:
6:36 am PDT, Oct 25,
Carlos Guaragua'bo Rivera, Pennsylvania
celebrating the crimes of a man who murder millions is not something I want to show my children and grand-children. Especialy when millions were childrens like them. Come now America, I know we have better people to honor.
celebrating the crimes of a man who murder millions is not something I want to show my children and grand-children. Especialy when millions were childrens like them. Come now America, I know we have better people to honor.
# 430:
9:44 pm PDT, Oct 19,
Angel f. colon mestey Colon, Florida
spain get a way with mass murder,slavering,and others,It's time now to let them know to raise their hands in public, in front to the U.N.O. and to the all word their fault, and in the same time we can not allow any sign or statue of the christhoper columbus(cristobal colon) in any place around the word, where we can breath democracy and freedom..
spain get a way with mass murder,slavering,and others,It's time now to let them know to raise their hands in public, in front to the U.N.O. and to the all word their fault, and in the same time we can not allow any sign or statue of the christhoper columbus(cristobal colon) in any place around the word, where we can breath democracy and freedom..
# 429:
7:27 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Evelyn Aristy, New York
Columbus does not deserve to be celebrated/honored.
Columbus does not deserve to be celebrated/honored.
# 428:
7:50 am PDT, Oct 15,
Max Sepulveda, New York
Very important issue. Even though we might be proud of our heritage we are also proud of who we were before colonization.
Very important issue. Even though we might be proud of our heritage we are also proud of who we were before colonization.
# 427:
7:08 am PDT, Oct 15,
LATESHA FLORENT, Virgin Islands, U.s.
# 426:
6:09 am PDT, Oct 15,
Kristie Martin, New York
As a Native American, I resent the fact that someone such as Columbus is celebrated for destroying almost an entire people.
As a Native American, I resent the fact that someone such as Columbus is celebrated for destroying almost an entire people.
# 424:
9:42 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Eva Johanos, Colorado
Every "Columbus Day" is a day of mourning for the indigenous peoples of the Americas as well as all people of conscience who are aware of the heinous crimes initiated by this man, the degradation and utter devastation unleashed on innocent and defenseless populations, and the legacy of indifference towards racist atrocities committed for the cause of political power and material wealth on this continent. To honor Columbus is almost like honoring Hitler. Genocide and greed are still with us, wearing different masks. We need to examine the history of "man's inhumanity to man" and bring it to light, expose and extinguish the power and malignancy of race hatred. We must unraveling the hateful tapestry of lies and racist propaganda- lies which keep us from painful but necessary truths about the violence of inequity and injustice which continues today, still masquerading with heroic pomp. We must face the truth in order for real healing on a global level to move forward.
Every "Columbus Day" is a day of mourning for the indigenous peoples of the Americas as well as all people of conscience who are aware of the heinous crimes initiated by this man, the degradation and utter devastation unleashed on innocent and defenseless populations, and the legacy of indifference towards racist atrocities committed for the cause of political power and material wealth on this continent. To honor Columbus is almost like honoring Hitler. Genocide and greed are still with us, wearing different masks. We need to examine the history of "man's inhumanity to man" and bring it to light, expose and extinguish the power and malignancy of race hatred. We must unraveling the hateful tapestry of lies and racist propaganda- lies which keep us from painful but necessary truths about the violence of inequity and injustice which continues today, still masquerading with heroic pomp. We must face the truth in order for real healing on a global level to move forward.
# 423:
9:39 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Lorraine Botros, Washington
# 422:
5:55 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Maria Ghigliotty, Florida
This is important to me for it is my HOME LAND. We to have history to share.
This is important to me for it is my HOME LAND. We to have history to share.
# 421:
5:14 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Sophia Wozniak, Minnesota
# 420:
5:07 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Sherice Lewis, Wisconsin
This issue is important to me I dont want my daughters' to be hoodwinked & bamboozled like I was about a man that help start slavery trade.
This issue is important to me I dont want my daughters' to be hoodwinked & bamboozled like I was about a man that help start slavery trade.
# 419:
3:51 pm PDT, Oct 14,
AnDrou Hatchett, Texas
How can this country honor someone who did not find anything. this land was never lost. This discredits this countries so called beliefs and should be revoked. We can all let by gones be by gones but first the respect is needed, and it is not being shown. Put ego aside, put pride aside. All of that doesnt matter and wont matter. And deep down inside everyone knows that.
How can this country honor someone who did not find anything. this land was never lost. This discredits this countries so called beliefs and should be revoked. We can all let by gones be by gones but first the respect is needed, and it is not being shown. Put ego aside, put pride aside. All of that doesnt matter and wont matter. And deep down inside everyone knows that.
# 418:
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3:19 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Andrea Fuavai, Washington
As a Native American woman and mother I feel that honoring a man of this caliber has been an issue that needed ratification since I was in grade school. If I as a young child knew that this was wrong, why has no one else understand this as well? |
# 417:
1:11 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Emma Brooks, Georgia
# 416:
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12:13 pm PDT, Oct 14,
SEAN (CIMUYA) Lugo, New York
WELL I DONT THINK THAT SUCH A PERSON SHOULD BE HOONORED...ITS A DISCRACE TO ALL OF US NATIVES OF THE WORLD TO BE MISINFORMED AND HAVE OUR CHILDREN LEAN POSSITVE THINGS ABOUT A MAN SO NEGATIVE AND A COLD BLOODED KILLER....... |
# 415:
11:16 am PDT, Oct 14,
Anah Shah, Washington
# 414:
8:35 am PDT, Oct 14,
Nathalie Desert, New York
As a descendant of slaves, I cannot condone the memorialization of a man who took that which was not rightfully his-be it lives, land, and credit for "discovering" several already populated land masses.
As a descendant of slaves, I cannot condone the memorialization of a man who took that which was not rightfully his-be it lives, land, and credit for "discovering" several already populated land masses.
# 413:
7:47 am PDT, Oct 14,
Phillip Price, Florida
# 412:
7:42 am PDT, Oct 14,
Alma Reyes Evans, New York
Columbus committed heinous crimes against indigenous peoples. We cannot in good conscience honor him with a statue!
Columbus committed heinous crimes against indigenous peoples. We cannot in good conscience honor him with a statue!
# 411:
7:41 am PDT, Oct 14,
Name not displayed, Maine
Because I have 2 daughters in the public school system that deserve to know the truth.
Because I have 2 daughters in the public school system that deserve to know the truth.
# 410:
7:04 am PDT, Oct 14,
Virginia Diaz, New Jersey
Christopher Columbus is not a man to be honored. He was a monster who raped our women and killed our people and was one of the men responsible for the slave Trade. How could he have discovered anything if we were here already. Let's not celebrate or honor such a horrible human being.
Christopher Columbus is not a man to be honored. He was a monster who raped our women and killed our people and was one of the men responsible for the slave Trade. How could he have discovered anything if we were here already. Let's not celebrate or honor such a horrible human being.
# 409:
4:15 am PDT, Oct 14,
Adalberto Escribano, New Hampshire
I fail to see the purpose in honoring an individual responsible for the near annihilation of an indigenous people and their culture.
I fail to see the purpose in honoring an individual responsible for the near annihilation of an indigenous people and their culture.
# 408:
1:00 am PDT, Oct 14,
Magda Sereno, New York
This issue is important to me because for too long schools have been omitting the truth. They just mentioned he was lost, but they don't go in depth about all the atrocities he committed. It is way past the time where Indigenous People get the recognition they deserve.
This issue is important to me because for too long schools have been omitting the truth. They just mentioned he was lost, but they don't go in depth about all the atrocities he committed. It is way past the time where Indigenous People get the recognition they deserve.
# 407:
11:48 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 406:
10:33 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Tina Chong, California
# 405:
9:36 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Aelina Renteria, New Mexico
Adelina Renteria
Adelina Renteria
# 404:
9:08 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Kim Schaefer, Utah
I live in a community where I am the minority and indigenous people are the majority. We need to stop honoring Columbus for the awful things he did. Please empower indigenous people by ending Columbus Day for 2010.
I live in a community where I am the minority and indigenous people are the majority. We need to stop honoring Columbus for the awful things he did. Please empower indigenous people by ending Columbus Day for 2010.
# 403:
9:02 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Gerardo Lopez, California
Being a native myself, i appreciate, respect and honor other natives...
Being a native myself, i appreciate, respect and honor other natives...
# 402:
8:43 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Tyler Gavitt, Connecticut
time for truth.
time for truth.
# 401:
8:21 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Laird Thompson- Hollis, Texas
