In a recent press release, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced that the new $20 dollar bill will be replacing President Andrew Jackson with Abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

I feel this change is incredibly outrageous and there is absolutely no need for it. Jacksons contributions to the foundation of the United States, in my opinion, far surpass what Tubman did when running the underground railroad.

Andrew Jackson, who is currently on the face of the bill, has essentially been demoted and kicked to the back of the bill. According to Jack Lew, it will feature him charging horseback in to battle. Big deal! What a slap in the face to one of the most important figures in presidential history, and might I add, a great war hero whom American citizens felt a favorable connection with in the early 1800’s! This change should not take place at all, especially to Jackson.

According to Lew, “Women have been trying to get a prominent female figure in history to be featured on our currency for ages.” So what Lew is saying is, Tubman, is just an attempt from the treasury to appeal to the African American community and women all around the United States. Great! What’s next? Buchanan on the hundred dollar bill to appease our friends in the LGBT community? Where do we draw the line and what exactly is the criteria by which our treasury is making these decisions?

The discussion to take place regarding the Harriet Tubman addition included either replacing Hamilton on the $10 bill or Jackson on the $20. The fact that Jackson on the $20 was the final decision just goes to show you how insignificant Hamilton and the $10 bill is. Let’s be honest, the $10 bill is the new $2 bill. How often do we use the $2 bill? Jackson, and now Tubman, are going to be flowing out of ATM machines.  This is an absolute insult to Jackson, who is now left to be remembered as the president who was kicked off of the 20 dollar bill and replaced by Tubman.

Jack Lew may find it impressive that a half a million people voted for this change, but I think this is a sad attempt by the Treasury to appeal to lobbyists who will tarnish the great reputation of not only a president, but the 20 dollar bill and all the history that surrounds it.