or not even alive" (par. 4), Weatherford uses specific instances of torture, destruction, and terror to make his stance clear. By using specific facts, Weatherford's information can be easily digested as valid, although his word usage suggests a clear bias while Berliner merely appears to be making a "yay, America!" rally cry. Berliner clearly attempts to affirm the hidden American attitude that "West is Best" while Weatherford presents his audience with a contrasting view from the other end of the spectrum. By examining the contrast between these viewpoints, including author bias and information validity, a reader is more efficiently equipped to form his or her own conclusion of the Columbus Day Controversy. Works CitedBerliner, Michael. "The Christopher Columbus Controversy: Western Civilization vs. Primitivism." Capitalism Magazine Oct. 1999. 1-08-2000 *www.capitalismmagazine.com/1999/october/columbus/htm*Weatherford, Jack. "Examining the Reputation of Christopher Columbus." Feb. 22, 2000. *www.hartford-hwp.com/taino/docs/columbus.html*...
