Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
Jun 29th 2009, 3:04 pm
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Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
Oh, FFS. 
Why not change Maryland as well because of the religious connotation?
The country's smallest state has the longest official name: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations."
A push to drop "Providence Plantations" from that name advanced farther than ever on Thursday when House lawmakers voted 70-3 to let residents decide whether their home should simply be called the "State of Rhode Island." It's an encouraging sign for those who believe the formal name conjures up images of slavery, while opponents argue it's an unnecessary rewriting of history that ignores Rhode Island's tradition of religious liberty and tolerance.
"It's high time for us to recognize that slavery happened on plantations in Rhode Island and decide that we don't want that chapter of our history to be a proud part of our name," said Rep. Joseph Almeida, an African-American lawmaker who sponsored the bill.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090626/...ce_plantations
Why not change Maryland as well because of the religious connotation?
The country's smallest state has the longest official name: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations."
A push to drop "Providence Plantations" from that name advanced farther than ever on Thursday when House lawmakers voted 70-3 to let residents decide whether their home should simply be called the "State of Rhode Island." It's an encouraging sign for those who believe the formal name conjures up images of slavery, while opponents argue it's an unnecessary rewriting of history that ignores Rhode Island's tradition of religious liberty and tolerance.
"It's high time for us to recognize that slavery happened on plantations in Rhode Island and decide that we don't want that chapter of our history to be a proud part of our name," said Rep. Joseph Almeida, an African-American lawmaker who sponsored the bill.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090626/...ce_plantations
Jun 29th 2009, 3:22 pm
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Jun 29th 2009, 3:30 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
To be honest, I have never heard that it had a formal long name. Only think of it as Rhode Island and covet its RITA sign.
Jun 29th 2009, 3:33 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
I think the twerps should change their name ... to Connecticut. Runts are only cute when you're talking piglets or puppies.
Jun 29th 2009, 3:36 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
I knew you'd put this in perspective. Besides, it might not happen. I think all 53 residents have to agree to it for it to pass
Jun 29th 2009, 3:41 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
Jun 29th 2009, 4:24 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
I doubt anybody even knew (or cared) about their "full" name. Hell, that Representative probably only discovered it when he saw it on the floor there in the Capitol and wondered WTF that was all about.
Jun 29th 2009, 4:28 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
It's too many words - they need the room for a new helipad.
Jun 29th 2009, 4:31 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
Never heard of it.
Jun 29th 2009, 4:35 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
not to mention the connotation of plantations in the 17th century and the connotation in the 19th century. FFS, get it right.
Jun 29th 2009, 4:49 pm
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Jun 29th 2009, 4:56 pm
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Jun 29th 2009, 5:00 pm
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Re: Rhode Island closer to changing it's name.
eg Gay & lynch and now it seems plantation has joined that elite band pathetic
Jun 29th 2009, 5:06 pm
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