Indians to sentence Columbus for Genocide

Read the following news article:

REUTERS

TEGUCIGALPA, OCT 12, 1998: Honduran Indians will sentence Christopher Columbus for genocide and crimes against Indigenous Americans today, 506 years after his "discovery" of the continent.
The Indians began a mock trial of Columbus in July on charges of genocide and robbery resulting from the 1492 beginnings of the colonisation of the Americas.

Sentencing will take place today, which is Columbus Day, said Salvador Zuniga, director of the Council of Popular Organisations and Indigenous People.


NOW...in 5-7 sentences respond to this article as if you think it is completely preposterous.  Try and use some of the information that you have read in your response.  (make sure you know what "Genocide" means.)

Human Progress?

Respond to the following statement by reflecting on what you have read and reviewed about Cortes and Columbus.

"If there are sacrifices to be made for human progress, is it not essential to hold to the principle that those to be sacrificed must make the decision themselves?"

Cortes Quincentennial Celebration!

Imagine you are the President of Mexico and you must give a brief introduction for the festivities surrounding the "Cortes Quincentennial" where, in 2021, Mexico will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Cortes's expedition to the New World.  This should be a 5- 7 sentence fully formed paragraph.  Be sure to address why Mexico is honoring this historic day.

Different Perspectives

"It is important to consider things from different perspectives?"  In a fully formed paragraph, briefly respond to this statement citing details from your personal experience to support your position.

9/11 - "Why would someone risk their life just to knock down a building?"

This is a question that my son asked me on Sunday.  It's not an easy answer and the circumstances around 9/11 can be very difficult to explain.  Here is your question:  How would you respond to this question if someone younger than you asked it?   History is happening all around us, and how it is interpreted and explained changes constantly.  There are no "right" answers.  Do your best to answer the question.

Where have you been? Where will you go?

What's is the furthest you have ever been away from home?  Why were you there?   AND....where would you like to go in the future? Why?