Oh for Gawd's sake. Can we please be honest about this?
Racial bigotry exists in every human being. Its a part of our survival instincts. Anyone...and I do mean "anyone"...who claims they harbour no racial bigotries...is a bloody liar!
We are all racists to some degree. This cannot be simply stamped out. It can, however, be dealt with in a civil and socially acceptable manner.
This very basic truth means that Ryerson was a saint in his time, for advising that the natives should be educated in order to help them become a welcome part of society. His name and statue should be revered...not painted and unceremoniously torn down.