Columbus Day Carnival of Principled Government
October 8th, 2007 at 12:00 am (Carnivals)
About 1435, a baby boy was born who grew enjoying the busy seaport of Genoa, Italy. Inspired by the ships pulling in and out of the harbor, young Christopher Columbus decided he did not want to be a cloth maker like his father. “His education, therefore, was mainly directed to fit him for maritime life, but was as general as the narrow means of his father would permit.”
According to her post, I Actually Agree with a Democrat… located at Mama says, Milehimama would probably think his parent’s chose wisely. Susan has some thoughts about home education as well. Her post Illinois Has No Homeschool Regulations is at Corn and Oil.
By the age of twenty-five Columbus lived “the seafaring life of Mediterranean [which] in those days was hazardous and daring. A commercial expedition resembled a warlike cruise, and the maritime merchant had often to fight his way from port to port…” In one such skirmish, the ship Columbus was aboard caught fire. The crew hurled themselves overboard. By grabbing an oar, Columbus made it to shore.
If only the sailors had tasers instead of canons… Jon Swift expands this idea with his satire in Are We Tasering People Enough?
ThirstyJon has some thoughts about using force. He asks, “ Is God into Tyranny?” at The Thirst for Freedom. Opposing tyranny can lead to warfare and war generates strong feelings. Jotman shares 9/11 - Six Years On.
Sutocu doesn’t believe George Bush’s statement, “We condemn terror. We condemn violence.” posted at Untruths.
Columbus washed upon the shores of Portugal where, due to Prince Henry’s naval college, more was known about sailing than anywhere else in the world. While living in Lisbon, Columbus married, had a son, and became a map maker. “From constantly comparing maps and charts, and noting the progress and direction of discovery, he was led to perceive how much of the world remained unknown, and to meditate on the means of exploring it….” Columbus became convinced that he could sail west to reach the Indies and the desired spices found there.
In Lisbon Columbus studied and wrote prodigiously. Mandi of Under His Construction researched Our Form of Government.
Mad Kane wrote a limerick about Alan Greenpan’s book entitled Curb Your “Age Of Turbulence” Enthusiasm. Compelled to write his thoughts about free speech, AlexLandis shares his post Cyber Bias: The Threat of a Two-Tiered Internet. (contains profanity)
Convinced his idea would work, Columbus appealed to the Spanish royalty. “He unfolded his plan with eloquence and zeal, for he felt himself…kindled as with a fire from on high, and considered himself the agent chosen by Heaven to accomplish its grand designs.” Many years later, after Columbus endured poverty, ridicule, and disappointment, Queen Isabella exclaimed, “I undertake the enterprise for my own crown of Castile, and will pledge my jewels to raise the necessary funds.”
April of Question the Culture asks, “Is the price too high?” as she examines the government’s role in health care.
The Agonist discusses how the American government gets its finances in Pork: What’s On The Barbeque In Congress Is Your Future. Maybe we should revisit the Constitution. The Founding Fathers had ideas about the purpose of taxes.
SuperAngel wonders Are We Following the Original Intent of the Founding Fathers? and Dana at Principled Discovery asks the question How Would You Change the Constitution?
Columbus finally had his ships. Now he needed men to sail them. Many who previously committed to the expedition deserted. This resulted in his crews being “enlisted on compulsion, and all full of doubt and foreboding.” He knew “trivial obstacles might…spread panic and mutiny through his ships, and entirely defeat the expedition.”
Phil for Humanity believes oppression leads to terrorism. He shares The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism.
Sunny expresses concerns about equal justice regardless of race or creed in the post And Justice For All at Morning Globe.
Consent Of The Governed reminds us of the importance of the Bill of Rights in A Lesson From Burma. Charity discusses rights and who has them in a Podcast on Rights located at She’s Right.
Faced with mutiny, the admiral “tried in every way to soothe their distress, and to inspire them with his own glorious anticipations…” He made many promises firmly believing they would be realized. “The situation of Columbus was becoming more and more critical…As he approached the regions where he expected to find land, the impatience of his crews augmented.” Would his life’s work and hope be dispelled by the dead calm of the sea? Fortunately, “the wind again became favorable, and they were able to resume their course directly to the west.”
Examining the qualities of real leaders, Charles H. Green of Trust Matters presents Trusted Politicians. According to Conservative With a Heart, Ron Paul Could Be a Viable Candidate.
After much intense turmoil, Columbus received his reward. On October 12, 1492 the ships cast anchor on the shore of an unknown island. “On landing [Columbus] threw himself on his knees, kissed the earth, and returned thanks to God with tears of joy.”
Columbus never knew the true extent of his discovery, but he introduced Europe to the New World. A land, reserved by Providence, with fertile soil for the seeds of liberty to bud and blossom into a nation where law is king and liberty abounds.
The quotes are from Washington Irving’s book, The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. Excerpts of this book can be found in The Mighty Works of God: Self Government Teacher’s Guide by Ruth Smith. Irving’s book is based on original source documents.
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SuperAngel said,
October 7, 2007 at 11:08 pm
GREAT carnival!! I will be checking out the links tomorrow, but wanted to let you know great job!!
As Always,
SuperAngel Amanda
ThirstyJon said,
October 8, 2007 at 2:09 am
Hey! Thanks for posting a link to my site at this Carnival!
Just for one bit of clarification, I did not write the article “Is God into Tyranny” to oppose the use of force, but to say that one human doesn’t have a right to force his own will on another. One man doesn’t have an inherent right to rule another. I would assert that we can use force when protecting our rights or the rights of others in a way that is consistent with the “Laws of Nature and Nature’s God.”
:-)
Again, thanks!
ThirstyJon
freedomthirst.com
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Kathryn said,
October 8, 2007 at 8:03 am
Very impressive post. I really appreciate how you managed to weave the life of Columbus through all the different posts. That shows extraordinary talent (and creativity), not to mention a bit of patience ;).
Keep up the great work.
October 8, 2007 at 8:30 am
ThirsyJon,
Thank you for adding the clarification.
Yes, we have the right to defend ourselves using force if necessary. That is so ingrained in me I did not even think my introduction could mean anything else. It is hard sometimes to read from another’s perspective. I’ll see if I can adjust it a bit.
Thanks again for submitting your post to the carnival.
October 8, 2007 at 10:35 am
SuperAngel and Kathryn,
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you enjoy the carnival.
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Dana said,
October 8, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Great job, Renae! You put a lot of effort into this and pulled it off wonderfully.
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Dana,
Thank you very much. I enjoyed putting it together and as a bonus I got a lesson about Columbus for my children.
But aren’t you supposed to be on vacation? What are you doing online? Go enjoy your family. :)
Mandi said,
October 9, 2007 at 9:47 am
Hey Renae -
He did indeed introduce Europe to a New World but I think you missed the most important thing he introduced to Europe from the New World….Chocolate (cocoa)!!! And with Europe being the ‘Continent of Development’ we all know what wonderful thing happened to it! ( ; LOL!
Great job pulling this all together - I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about Columbus!
Warmly,
Mandi
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Mandi,
Thank you for adding that most important fact. For some reason that didn’t come up in my research. :) Yum!
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