Through a better understanding of history, Christopher Columbus no longer represents the values we wish to instill on future generations, yet monuments of this controversial figure are still in place throughout the country.  We should replace the Columbus statue in Detroit with that of someone we can all admire; someone who always pursued truth and justice - Columbo.  With only slight modifications to the plaque and the addition of a frumpy coat to the original statue, we can transform a symbol of hate into a beacon of hope.