Opinion: Let's stop Columbus bashing

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002

"Perhaps now, in this new millennium, it is time America should rediscover Christopher Columbus. After decades of Columbus-bashing, we have lost sight of how Columbus transformed this world with his unparalleled acts of decisive leadership. Moreover, we have neglected the rediscovery implications of his voyages to the Americas begun in 1492.We should refocus our attention on this man's achievements. . ."

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VIEWPOINT: We can learn from Columbus (Silvio Laccetti. The Grand Forks Herald 10/14)

Relevant Links:
Transform Columbus Day - http://www.transformcolumbusday.org
Rocky Mountain Independent Media Center, coverage of anti-Columbus Day - http://rockymountain.indymedia.org