re: Big stink over Redksins, they why are Edmonton Eskimos OK?

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there are multiple polls with multiple results.

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Link them

Also, the study the Redskins poll claimed that it did not vary based on tribe.

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its also not surprising that a group with an opposing view would attack the methodology when they dont like the results.

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The organization who ran the survey said it isn't an accurate portrayal.

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regardless of their differences though, blacks and Hispanics basically universally view certain terms as racist and should only be used (if ever) by friends. certainly never in a official or semi official environment.
the same cannot be said about Redskins. it simply cant, no matter how much some white folks want it to be.

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So it isn't a racial slur if the entire population doesn't agree with it?

I've already said I don't think that the Redskins should change the name. That doesn't mean it doesn't have a history as a racial slur. Context is important.