Of all the actions proposed by the agitators, none is more just plain stupid than the attack on Christopher Columbus -- calling for his statue in Little Italy to be removed. Let’s remember, by the laws, thinking and morality of his day, Columbus did nothing wrong -- morally or legally.
Specifically, to call for the removal of his statue in Little Italy -- long a source of pride to Italians -- is a slap in the face. Compounding that insult is the call to replace Columbus’ statue with that of Chef Boyardee.
