I mean, I understand how propaganda works and all, but with so much historical data coming out of the woodwork, why is this still taught in schools?
Let alone a national holiday?
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/five-scary-christopher-columbus-quotes-that-let-you-celebrate-the-holiday-the-right-way/
It just boggles my mind, is all.