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In reply to the discussion: Movement To Change The Name Of Columbus Day Gaining Momentum [View all]NonMetro
(631 posts)Whether we like it or not, 1492 marks a turning point is the history of the world. And whether we like him or not, Columbus did make a discovery, even though he never realized himself how momentous it was. Because prior to that time, nobody on earth, including Native Americans or Europeans, or anyone else, knew either the extent nor the geography of this planet. And again, whether we like it or not, his discovery exponentially expanded human knowledge, and was the starting point for what would become the greatest civilazations this world has ever known, ours included.
Do we like the history, or how this all played out. No! But that's history, and nothing can change it. If people don't want to recognize or understand what happened, that's up to them. It's a free country, and whether we like it or not, that started with Columbus, too.