Columbus Day, as it stands right now, is a holiday designed to celebrate the mis-accomplishments of one man. It focuses on a person who, not only was NOT the first person to discover the Americas, but a man who abused his power here in the Americas, committing genocide and spreading death. It is conveniently left out of history that Columbus even LOST the govenorship of the Americas while he was there.
Instead, I propose a new purpose and name for this holiday: “Discovery Day.” Discovery Day shall focus on the achievements of all of those who have made significant findings in their field in the name of discovery. This could include explorers, chemists, doctors, or ANYONE who, in the name of human advancement, took a risk to discover something new that benefited the human race.