No excuses: Redskins need a new nickname

[manufan10]

Native Americans have had bigger things to complain about over the past 70 years.

One thing at a time.

Only 7 Native Americans were on the suit. Seriously, this stuff is way out of hand. It's a team name, get over it. It's not that big of a deal. Fighting for land or racial equality is a big deal. Getting butt hurt over a team name isn't a big deal.

I'm from the south, I don't like the Yankees team name. It brings back all the pain and suffering from the Civil War, they need to change their name.

The Cowboys should change to the more gender-neutral Dallas Cowpersons.

Somalian pirates may be offended by the name Buccaneers. That should be changed as well

The Patriots need to change their name, because look at what they did to the Native Americans. Look at all the killing they did. The poor British and French.

Like I said, it's just a sports team name. People need to learn to lighten up.

[Blake]

Only 7 Native Americans were on the suit. Seriously, this stuff is way out of hand.

how many of them need to be in on it before it's considered offensive?

It's a team name, get over it. It's not that big of a deal. Fighting for land or racial equality is a big deal. Getting butt hurt over a team name isn't a big deal.

I'm from the south, I don't like the Yankees team name. It brings back all the pain and suffering from the Civil War, they need to change their name.

The Patriots need to change their name, because look at what they did to the Native Americans. Look at all the killing they did. The poor British and French.

Like I said, it's just a sports team name. People need to learn to lighten up.

you really have no clue.

[samikeyp]

New mascot, problem solved.

[manufan10]

how many of them need to be in on it before it's considered offensive?



you really have no clue.

Why is it only offensive to one group of people? Seriously. If Native Americans can get offended over it, why can't other people? It doesn't make sense. But if one group of people can think it's offensive, then what stops others? It shouldn't. SO when I say I'm offended at some team name, I don't have a clue. Why the double standard? If Silverman from Yahoo really felt like the Redskins should change their name, why did he wait until now to write an article about it? Why is he not up in arms about other team names that might be considered offensive to some? If it really is offensive, why wait until now to try and get the name changed?

[manufan10]

What's wrong with the name Whitefish High School? According to P.E.T.A., the use of the word "Whitefish" does not promote empathy for fish and other marine animals.

P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal) sent a letter to Whitefish High School Principal Kent Paulson, urging him to change the name of the high school from "Whitefish High" to "Sea Kitten High".

P.E.T.A. launched their Sea Kitten Campaign in October, in hopes that everyone will start referring to fish and other marine animals as sea kittens.

The letter states, "we're proposing that Whitefish High School adopt a new name to reflect the gentle nature of it's current marine namesake. If the town starts calling fish, "sea kittens", fewer of these gentle animals would be violently killed for food, painfully hooked for "sport," or cruelly confined to aquariums".

http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/G....asp?S=9637744

[samikeyp]

I agree with PETA, meat is murder.


Tasty, tasty murder.

[manufan10]

I agree with PETA, meat is murder.


Tasty, tasty murder.

I love Rudy's:

[Blake]

Why is it only offensive to one group of people? Seriously. If Native Americans can get offended over it, why can't other people?

Who says other people aren't offended?

It doesn't make sense. But if one group of people can think it's offensive, then what stops others? It shouldn't. SO when I say I'm offended at some team name, I don't have a clue. Why the double standard?

What team name offends you and why?

If Silverman from Yahoo really felt like the Redskins should change their name, why did he wait until now to write an article about it? Why is he not up in arms about other team names that might be considered offensive to some? If it really is offensive, why wait until now to try and get the name changed?

why did he write the article at all? What does time have to do with it being any less offensive? Why did slaves wait so long to complain about not getting equal rights as the white man?

You are clueless.

[Blake]

What's wrong with the name Whitefish High School? According to P.E.T.A., the use of the word "Whitefish" does not promote empathy for fish and other marine animals.

P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal) sent a letter to Whitefish High School Principal Kent Paulson, urging him to change the name of the high school from "Whitefish High" to "Sea Kitten High".

P.E.T.A. launched their Sea Kitten Campaign in October, in hopes that everyone will start referring to fish and other marine animals as sea kittens.

The letter states, "we're proposing that Whitefish High School adopt a new name to reflect the gentle nature of it's current marine namesake. If the town starts calling fish, "sea kittens", fewer of these gentle animals would be violently killed for food, painfully hooked for "sport," or cruelly confined to aquariums".

http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/G....asp?S=9637744

Let me know when actual whitefish have a problem with the logo, although I would guess that if they could talk, they would worry more about cruelty and torture to whitefish.

You are clueless.

[manufan10]

Who says other people aren't offended?



What team name offends you and why?



why did he write the article at all? What does time have to do with it being any less offensive? Why did slaves wait so long to complain about not getting equal rights as the white man?

You are clueless.

You said I was clueless. You wrote that I have no clue when I said people can be offended by other team names, then you question that other people are not offended. Nice one. LMAO, how do you know how long the slaves complained about being slaves? That was a pathetic response. Explain to me why the name is so offensive.

[manufan10]

Let me know when actual whitefish have a problem with the logo, although I would guess that if they could talk, they would worry more about cruelty and torture to whitefish.

You are clueless.

They don't have a voice. PETA is doing that job. So should the school change it's name because PETA finds it offensive?

[manufan10]

According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Web site, Marshall changed the name of the team in 1933 to the Boston Redskins legend has it, he did it in honor of the team’s head coach, a Native American named William “Lone Star” Dietz.

[Blake]

Explain to me why the name is so offensive.

because Native Americans are saying it's offensive.

You are still clueless.

[Blake]

They don't have a voice. PETA is doing that job. So should the school change it's name because PETA finds it offensive?

no because whitefish aren't offended and it's legal and morally acceptable to the good majority to kill and eat them.

you are clueless.

[Dr. Gonzo]

It all comes back to white guilt. That's the reason any stupid ass white person thinks this is an issue. Deep down all Anglos feel guilty for killing off a whole nation of people and stealing their land so they feel they can "make up for it" by taking away cool sports names.

[Blake]

It all comes back to white guilt. That's the reason any stupid ass white person thinks this is an issue. Deep down all Anglos feel guilty for killing off a whole nation of people and stealing their land so they feel they can "make up for it" by taking away cool sports names.

Native Americans think it's an issue. That's why they took the Redskins to court.

I'm betting if they were called the Blackskins and had a logo of a slave, they would probably have BET covering the court proceedings minute by minute.

Of course, whities would probably just give in because of the guilt.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Yes they would. White people are stupid.

And once all 15 Native Americans that are still around die off and their entire race becomes extinct because of what the white man did to them, it will be seen more as a tribute than anything else.

[Thompson]

because Native Americans are saying it's offensive.

You are still clueless.

I'm (part) 'Native American' (Cherokee and Osage), and I find it offensive that they would try to remove a mascot that honors my ancestors.

[Dr. Gonzo]

But it's offensive.

[manufan10]

because Native Americans are saying it's offensive.

You are still clueless.

Not all think it's offensive. A select few do, but not all.

[samikeyp]

Ok, I kind of understand the redskin name being offensive to some because it is an insult but I am curious to know how sports teams that have tribal names (cherokees, chippewas) are offensive. I know that sometimes the mascot costumes can be stupid and insulting but the name itself? Again, just curious.

[Thompson]

But it's offensive.

Not to me. Red skin is nothing to be ashamed of. It is not meant to be derogatory. How many teams name their players something they intend as insulting? A select few perhaps, but not many. You don't see 'Carolina Dung Beetles' or the like. This is PC garbage by people who want to be offended.

[Blake]

Yes they would. White people are stupid.

And once all 15 Native Americans that are still around die off and their entire race becomes extinct because of what the white man did to them, it will be seen more as a tribute than anything else.

so Blackskins would be a tribute to the African Americans.

great.

[Blake]

I'm (part) 'Native American' (Cherokee and Osage), and I find it offensive that they would try to remove a mascot that honors my ancestors.

so the Cleveland Indian logo honors your ancestors too?

this is amazingly great stuff today.

[manufan10]

so Blackskins would be a tribute to the African Americans.

great.

They already have a team, the Cleveland Browns.