i, as a student of the california public education system, am i shamed of how little i know of native history. the estimated budget for removal is large, but not as large as the debt that every nonnative has to native people. this statue is a slap in the face and is dis. respectful and outdated. i propose that we find a creative solution, perhaps there is a native artist who could build around or change the context of the statue. give them the budgets, please. when we last spoke to the arts commission, it was suggested that a sign be posted, that the succulence surrounding the plaque in question that was placed in the 1990s be remove ed so that it was more visible. absolutely nothing has happened. as a white person, i often ask what i can do to decolonize. i learned so much at standing rock, but mostly that it is imperative to listen to native leadership. this statue is more than a microaggression. it perpetuates racist attitudes and puts white supremacy on a pedestal that thousands of people are affected by every day. if i were a child, this statue would inform my viewpoint. i'm not