I as a PROUD Native American in the state of South Carolina and I am petitioning for Columbus Day to be abolished!
Why is this important?
Christopher Columbus ordered his men to rape and murder our Native women and children! He ordered his people to kill the Native children for dog food. He and his people brought disease such as smallpox to the Natives and nearly wiped out a whole race.
Is this OK? Is this a man that should be honored by having a holiday? Even having schools closed for this day?
It's a shame and it's a disgrace! It can't be said it's because "he" (Columbus) discovered America because the NATIVE AMERICANS were already here long, long before he set sail. So therefore I am asking for Columbus Day to be abolished. What people would want to celebrate a day in honor of such a mean man? Really think about that!
