Monday, October 8, 2007

Columbus Day—A Comanche's Philosophy By David Yeagley

Great men often suffer greatly. And where there is greatness, there is great error.  Columbus was no exception, by all accounts.

I consider Columbus one of the greatest men who ever lived, certainly since the time of Christ. I would therefore expect him to be demonized. Nevertheless, whether denounced by modern American Indian protesters paid by white liberals, or condemned by his own contemporary countrymen, the rage against Columbus has ever but slightly shadowed his true accomplishments.  Anger is a weak ideology. True greatness is untouchable and triumphant, even if it’s crucified along the way.

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