39 In 1916, Mexico's Pancho Villa launched an attack 3 miles into the US in Columbus, NM. He killed up to 40 US Soldiers and civilians. Why is there a state park named after him today in Columbus, NM!? (www.emnrd.state.nm.us) posted 192 days ago by LosPepesContra 192 days ago by LosPepesContra +39 / -0 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (8) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 0 ▼ – chugginpillsofcolor 0 points 192 days ago +2 / -2 It's called history. Nothing wrong with it. Same reason we have statues to Confederate generals even though we don't favor their cause today. permalink save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – LosPepesContra [S] 2 points 192 days ago +2 / -0 It's a Mexican belligerent who invaded U.S. soil. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 1 ▼ – deleted 1 point 192 days ago +1 / -0
It's called history. Nothing wrong with it. Same reason we have statues to Confederate generals even though we don't favor their cause today.
It's a Mexican belligerent who invaded U.S. soil.