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Originally Posted by Cowboy89
So what are you proposing? That the Stampede drop the 'Stampede' from Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and drop the whole Western thing all together?
Isn't that kinda like having a Toga party without togas?
I get that you don't want to dress up in Cowboy gear. Cool. There are plenty of people who share those views too. The Stampede fully lets people come and partake as they are too. Nothing wrong with that.
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In all honesty...yes that is what would be preferred. Not gonna see it in my lifetime, and I feel like i'd be taking christmas away from the kids. But why the need for "The White Hat" its part of our heritage..yes, but time to move on. If Calgary ever wants to be recognized on an international level and not as a hick town then gotta drop the hole cowboy persona. I respect the people that do have western roots, and should be allowed to fully display/enjoy that aspect. I guess I just can't stand the superficial-ness of some attendees.
And no lots of cities have exhibitions without the western theme. Its not like they go hand in hand. There's rodeo and an there are exhibitions.
I'm likely gonna get flamed for this, some people don't handle change well.