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To the Editor:

Mr. Cardella claims that Leif Erikson found this land before Christopher Columbus (“In October, Oct. 23). Who cares? It’s the accomplishment that counts. Babe Ruth was the first player to hit 60 home runs. Others have done the same. The only difference is that Ruth did it playing fewer games and with a softer ball. When Columbus came here, the Native Americans were already here. Maybe they were first. That doesn’t matter. Did Leif Erikson give his findings to the world? It’s like a doctor finding a cure for a disease and not telling anyone. What good is it then? Spain and Columbus gave it to the world.

Vincent DiPietro South Philadelphia

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