I feel that my group's proposal in going against celebrating Columbus day was a pretty good decision. Columbus wasn't the first to come to America. It has been proven by strong archeological that the Vikings and the Chinese were here before Columbus's time. It is obvious that they didn't stay on the continent due to the Natives, but they were here and that counts. Columbus is only credited for bringing America to the attention of the civilized world.
Some say that Columbus's main legacy was death and destruction. Evidence tells us that he brought about disease and enslavement to the Native Americans. Most of the population died from disease. (smallpox, typhus and measles.) Many were slaves who got raped and killed. So what does this say about this "Hero"? People who are against Columbus compare his arrival to Hitler and the Holocaust. This assumption seems ludacris, but evidence tells it all.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
What does it say about a nation that celebrate some one like Columbus?
Well it's obvious that anyone would question wether they would be here had it not been for what Columbus did. But as for a nation? It says that they lack the ability to grasp their heroes' flaws and unlawful actions. Or for that matter any other nation. Which makes us think most situations like this through.
Just like any other nation. A nation praises their heroes' for the good in their history. It is other nations that question the judgements that other nations make as a result of what their heroes' do.
Columbus made many things possible for this nation and the population solutes him for his actions. Although certain actions he committed comes to question if he is a hero or not. Such as lets just say the slaughter of the native americans. As a student, of course I am going to be ignorant about what Columbus has done to achieve his title. But do I think any less of him? I guess in a sense I do, but then again I would have to think "where or who would I be?", had it not been for him.
Just like any other nation. A nation praises their heroes' for the good in their history. It is other nations that question the judgements that other nations make as a result of what their heroes' do.
Columbus made many things possible for this nation and the population solutes him for his actions. Although certain actions he committed comes to question if he is a hero or not. Such as lets just say the slaughter of the native americans. As a student, of course I am going to be ignorant about what Columbus has done to achieve his title. But do I think any less of him? I guess in a sense I do, but then again I would have to think "where or who would I be?", had it not been for him.
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