Why the Woke Perspective on Columbus Day Is Wrong

Today’s woke perspective condemns Columbus Day as an unworthy holiday. However, a circumspect understanding of history offers numerous reasons why Columbus should not only be celebrated, but also why his qualities of character make him an exemplary figure worthy of emulation for all time.

First, it’s ironic that criticism of Columbus Day emanates from the left in America for Columbus never set foot on or even saw any territory that later became part of the continental United States. Columbus’ four expeditions to the New World between 1492 and 1504 were focused exclusively on Caribbean islands and territories which are now Latin America. A primary legacy of Columbus was that in discovering the New World, he opened the door to exploration and colonization of those new territories by Europeans who followed.

Christopher Columbus was less controversial and more consequential than many other important historical figures. He embodied a range of attributes that are necessary for solving many of our contemporary problems and actually saving our country from further decline and collapse resulting from abandoning God, group think, corruption and abuse of power.