It was the year 1492 for crying out loud. The crimes committed by Columbus (Colon is the Spanish version of his name) were the norm back then. In fact, the Aztecs and Inkas treated conquered tribes even worse. And don't get me even started by the way the Moors treated Christians (does the term dhimmi say something to you?).
Regarding your question if Columbus Day is a legitimate day. It's just a frivolous holiday where Italian-Americans can celebrate their "Italianess". And protesting it is - quite frankly - extremely pathetic.
Re: PHOTO UPDATE: Activists Protest Columbus Day Parade
11 Oct 2005
Date Edited: 11 Oct 2005 03:56:44 PM
It was the year 1492 for crying out loud. The crimes committed by Columbus (Colon is the Spanish version of his name) were the norm back then. In fact, the Aztecs and Inkas treated conquered tribes even worse. And don't get me even started by the way the Moors treated Christians (does the term dhimmi say something to you?).
Regarding your question if Columbus Day is a legitimate day. It's just a frivolous holiday where Italian-Americans can celebrate their "Italianess". And protesting it is - quite frankly - extremely pathetic.