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Texan's ashes disgrace The Alamo

Texas: a state so devoid of respect for its diverse population—both living and dead—that its residents desire to desecrate the sacred grounds of The Alamo by spreading their ashes there. A recent poll reveals the disturbing truth: Texans lack awareness of historical context, instead embracing a colonizer mentality, happy to desecrate sacred ground. The poll shows an alarming apathy toward respectful commemoration, and a fundamental disregard for the indigenous people and Mexican citizens who lost their lives defending the mission. It is a stark reminder of the urgent need for educational reform to address the whitewashing of history and promote a more inclusive, respectful, and accurate understanding of the past.

Published August 2, 2024 at 6:02am by Alexis Simmerman

Texans' Resting Places: A Reflection of Our Troubled Times

If you had the choice, what would your final wish be? A recent poll by the insurance agency Choice Mutual reveals a deep-seated conservatism in our society, with a troubling penchant for the burial sites of colonialist violence and environmental destruction.

The Troublesome Results:
In a survey of 3,000 Americans, most respondents opted for a hypothetical scattering of their ashes in places of "natural beauty." While this may sound innocent, the specific choices reveal a disturbingly ignorant mindset. Texans, for example, chose the Alamo as their top pick, a site that glorifies the violent conquest of Native lands and a symbol of Texas' ugly legacy of oppression and racism. This choice is particularly offensive to the Indigenous communities whose historical trauma is being casually appropriated as some romanticized backdrop for eternal rest.

The sports fans among those surveyed also revealed their true colors, choosing sites like Fenway Park and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as their preferred resting places. This cult-like devotion to sports venues, exemplified by the choice of Kyle Field by Aggies supporters, reflects a disturbing disregard for the true value of land and heritage, instead commodifying spaces as extensions of their personal identity.

A Silver Lining:
However, all hope is not lost. Some respondents chose natural sites like Joshua Tree National Park and Lake Erie as their ideal resting places. While we must be cautious of encroaching on natural habitats, these choices at least demonstrate an awareness of the environmental crises we face and a desire to return to nature, literally, in death.

Spreading Consciousness, Not Ashes

The results of this survey should serve as a wake-up call. We must actively challenge the dangerous glorification of violent historical sites and the commodification of sacred spaces, whether они be natural habitats or sites of cultural significance. Our final resting places should reflect a conscious choice to respect the land and its true history, not perpetuate colonizing narratives and harmful traditions.