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Originally Posted by Muta
What a load of crap. There's plenty of examples of how history is preserved in this city, particularly from an infrastructure perspective. The Stampede is an aggressively promoted and commercialized homage to this area's history as well. Combine that with the year-round acceptable 'western cowboy culture' that permeates this city and ways in which we promote it, Calgary shoves history down people's throats more than many other cities.
Also, just because something is historic doesn't mean it need preserving. The Corral is outdated, underused, and, really, should be removed to make way for more modern facilities.
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Whoa sorry not at all what I meant in terms of buildings. More people I know in Calgary complain about the Western culture than not. And I've never understood it. I have several friends that flat out think the Stampede is embarrassing, and I've seen this Western culture distaste hundreds of times on this board. From names of places, to Flames anthem singers. I would debate you on "year-round acceptable"... that's not the opinion I've experienced in my 30 years living here.
Just my opinion, but I don't think it's that far off base.
Probably because hardly anyone is actually born here. We are a rare breed.