[oh8eleven]

I'm an American and I can recall writing a report on Columbus in the second grade.
The idea that one should celebrate the positive aspect of Columbus and at the same time overlook the enslavement, torture, mutilation, and killing of millions of people is very controversial.
Sounds like you never made much progress after second grade.

[wideminded]

Sounds like you never made much progress after second grade.

Actually it's the other way around. I took an early interest in Columbus. But unlike you I eventually took the time to find out the truth behind the stories one learns in elementary school.