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But instead of concocting historical re-writes, fictional half-truth dramas in which one side wears white hats and the other black hats, and instead of trying to erase the very name Columbus, why can’t we all just get along? Let Italian-Americans take pride in their parade, and let others have parades of their own, too. The ancestors of all human beings include brutal killers and tender lovers.
On Saturday, the protestors in Denver were content to protest semi-silently, lining the Columbus Day Parade with their backs turned to the marchers. If the name Columbus is not purged by next year, say some, they will stage “teach-ins” on local college campuses and find other ways to make their anger felt by the community.
As my Comanche colleague David Yeagley righteously suggests, Columbus should, after more than five centuries of conflict and melding, now be acknowledged as a part of Native American heritage, too. Columbus, with all the good and bad lessons he can teach us, has become the common heritage of mankind.
As technology rapidly progresses, we will again be seek – and perhaps find – new worlds and civilizations in outer space. By studying Columbus honestly, we prepare ourselves for this future and for close encounters with others who embody life. Happy Columbus Day to all.
Mr. Ponte hosts national radio talk show Monday through Friday Noon-2 PM Eastern Time (9-11 AM Pacific Time) as well as on Saturdays 6-9 PM Eastern Time (3-6 PM Pacific Time) and on Sundays 9 PM-Midnight Eastern Time (6-9 PM Pacific Time) on the Talk America network . Internet Audio worldwide is at TalkAmerica.com. The show's live call-in number is (888) 822-8255. A professional speaker, he is a former Roving Editor for Reader's Digest.
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