violence against the natives he encountered in the caribbean islands he land on. history is often seedier than we think. i think we can all agree with that two icons of history and removing some powerful pieces of western culture to appease demands from the very far left. so is this right? that s the big question. we wandered around manhattan. we talked to the people. looking at this monument, we re in columbus circle in manhattan. what do you think of those calls for monuments like this to be taken down? i think it s a little ridiculous. i mean, we have gotten to a point in this country where political correctness is just overflowing. it was put there for a reason, why would you move it? you know, it needs to stay. i feel like it wouldn t be the same. people calling for george washington s monument to be taken down because he was a slave holder. would that lead to changing the name of the capital of this country. can i give you the new york answer? yes. fuhgeddaboutit.