Firstly he was Italian
Yeah, that is kind of a downside, at least he was a northern Italian and not a guido.
he murdered (or is responsible for) and/or enslaved all native american societies
you really no nothing of history, do you?
Isn't it just like celebrating Hitler's birthday?
Not quite, but when you get down to it all humanity is descended from those who committed genocide (no ethnic group that's innocent.... survives). He was a bvstard but he's our bas+ard, so what are you gonna do, eh? Gedouddahere, you!