Yet those who want to repeal the state’s Columbus Day holiday have been unsuccessful.
So Tuesday, they held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, denouncing state leaders for not taking action.
Their "political cowardice," said American Indian Movement of Colorado member Glenn Morris, "has set the stage for additional conflict."
Morris said Indian leaders were stunned when they were told by Democratic leaders and Gov. Bill Ritter that the time wasn't right because it would be too divisive.
"It's not divisive to have a racist holiday?" Morris asked on the steps of the Capitol.
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