| Coeur d'Alene Idaho, known for its stunning | | | | message to the Native American residents and |
| resort, outdoor beauty, and quaint shops. The | | | | neighbors. General Sherman was infamous for his |
| town is named after the Coeur d'Alene Indians | | | | dislike of the Native Americans with quotes such |
| who traded with the first settlers as they arrived | | | | as, "we must act with vindictive earnestness |
| by the boat load in this old mining town. They are | | | | against the Sioux, even to their extermination, |
| a source of pride in the small town, and they | | | | men, women and children..." or "during an assault, |
| have been honored and they still teach the native | | | | the soldiers cannot pause to distinguish between |
| language at the local college. | | | | male and female, or even discriminate as to age". |
| Then as you begin to stroll down Sherman street | | | | Are these the values the college and the town |
| you may give little notice to its namesake. Also, if | | | | stand for? In a nation know for equality and the |
| you take a stroll through the local college campus | | | | constant struggle many face for freedom this is |
| of North Idaho College you will see the a still | | | | not a reflection of the true spirit of Coeur d'Alene. |
| standing Fort Sherman. In front of the building you | | | | What about the University Campus itself what do |
| see a memorial plaque singing the praises of the | | | | they represent as they house the structure of |
| great General Sherman. The plaque goes on to tell | | | | the two memorials? They offer many courses |
| us that the once titled Fort Coeur d'Alene was | | | | appreciating and celebrating the city's Native |
| renamed to honor this great man. The strange | | | | American history. A review of their vision |
| thing is, that although this man may have been a | | | | statement reads, "A caring, supportive learning |
| valued soldier and General he had an extreme | | | | community where the principles of equality are |
| hatred for Native Americans. | | | | modeled and promoted." This creates a glaring |
| Currently Fort Sherman and the Fort Sherman | | | | hypocrisy for the school. The college also has this |
| Officer's Quarters are located on the North Idaho | | | | to say in their values, "North Idaho College |
| College campus. These two structures were | | | | models, promotes and upholds respect, |
| renamed in the late 1800s to honor William | | | | compassion, and equality for all persons, allowing |
| Tecumseh Sherman. Changed from the original | | | | for the co-existence of individual differences that |
| title of Fort Coeur d'Alene. A monument to am | | | | are vital to a diverse learning community." |
| man that wants nothing more than to kill the | | | | The city of Coeur d'Alene overall is a peaceful |
| namesake of this great town. | | | | welcoming community; however, It is vital to no |
| Whether this is a oversight or a disregard of | | | | longer honor a man who was a racist and a |
| respect one thing is certain. It sends the wrong | | | | murderer of the people they claim to honor. |