Imerialism and other insidious diseases

Columbus Day is right around the corner and I would imagine that the Native American is somewhat repulsed by the "holiday". The honoring of a white man who claimed to have discovered the land they had occupied for a very long time is comparable to celebrating Admissions Day in Hawaii. There, too, the Native Hawaiian (as is anyone who knows their history) might find it reprehensible to acknowledge the illegal takeover of their land.
Imperialism is a dirty word with many of the monarchies and countries and rightfully so. When the white man invaded Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos people died, diseases were spread and malnutrition replaced nourishing vegetation and animal life. It seemed easier to vilify soldiers than to hold the government responsible. It was a spot on the integrity of this country but spot on a spot on a spot.
The indigenous people, territory or area considered valuable has been worth ravishing for the locality, resources or cheap labor has been the product of expansionism. No lessons have been learned, no regrets have been expressed and certainly no land has been returned. It is mainly Western governments who have the insatiable appetite to own the land. Many indigenous people realize that land is not a possession but a shared commodity.
Colonization is a well managed plan with steps that will insure victory for the conquerors. To begin with, it is important that the "invaders" make nice to the native population and act as visitors. Whether planned or not the these new people bring germs which cause terminal diseases to a people who have never been exposed before. With no immunity to the "white man's" sicknesses the death toll is staggering. Following this it becomes easier to propagandize locals and cause a cheap labor pool for the white labor force. Soon traditions are taboo and land is occupied by the strangers. Any say in government is forbidden as the white males take over control. Matters continue to get worse until any semblance of the land , its people or their heritage is recognizable.