I think that's a bit hyperbolic. I think most backlash about memorialization of historic figures is related to modern social issues. Discrimination towards LG

I think that's a bit hyperbolic. I think most backlash about memorialization of historic figures is related to modern social issues. Discrimination towards LGBT people is still a problem that society is coming to grips with. Webb was alive and working recently enough that it's almost certain there are still people alive who were directly harmed by his actions. This is not to say I necessarily agree with renaming the telescope, but that I do think you're drawing a false equivalence.