political : SHOULD COLUMBUS DAY BE ABOLISHED AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY? [+] ballot by Kuntha created Tue Nov 11, 03 Many people hail Columbus for his discovery because from it evolved modern civilization and the United States, with its glorious past of liberty, equality and the invention of microwave ovens. In reality, We celebrate a day dedicated to a man who encouraged racism and oppression and who committed the worst atrocity that can ever befall mankind — genocide. A Short Account Of The Destruction Of the Indies, Bartolome de Las Casas describes the slaughter: [The Spaniards] forced their way into native settlements, slaughtering everyone they found there, including small children, old men, pregnant women, and even women who had just given birth. They hacked them to pieces, slicing open their bellies with their swords... They even laid wagers on whether they could manage to slice a man in two at a stroke... they grabbed suckling infants by the feet... and dashed them headlong against the rocks. The way they normally dealt with the native leaders and nobles was to tie them to a kind of griddle...and then grill them over a slow fire, with the result that they howled in agony and despair as they died a lingering death. !!! The United States should abolish Columbus Day. It is a symbol of ignorance. It is a symbol of racism. And, it is a symbol of Native American genocide. To me, celebrating Columbus Day is like celebrating "Hitler Day." Some might argue that Hitler did great things for Germany despite the killings and atrocities he committed. And for other reasons, some might believe that Columbus himself was a great man. I think the day should be abolished because of the racism, oppression and genocide that it stands for. We should be proud of the United States and all that it stands for. But we should not cover up the mistakes it took to get here. Celebrating Columbus Day does just that. It glorifies the good and covers up the bad. Yes, it should be a abolished No, it should not offent the indians It should be celebrated but not in the name of Columbus. No. It's a paid Holiday For Gov't Workers no its the only white man holiday. NO MLK Day should be Abolished! Why is there no Childrens Day? Should be changed to Columbo Day instead Accept it! Spain made it a permanent home as is. should be changed to Earth-is-Round Day Ballot #4904 : SEE RESULTS Comment: show your vote with comment?

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