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Posted on 9/3/14 at 2:46 pm to Hawkeye95
10 Yes
85 No
85 No
Posted on 9/3/14 at 2:55 pm to Hawkeye95
quote:
as part native american (1/8th), I see why its offensive. But IDGAF
It's not the mascot that's the problem, it's the name, which is basically a racial slur.
I'm not personally offended, but I think they should change it.
In the meantime, I follow Gregg Easterbrook of ESPN and refer to them as the Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons.
FWIW, I the Cleveland Indians mascot, Chief Wahoo, is a lot more offensive.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 2:56 pm to Green Chili Tiger
quote:
No, but I know a large number of native americans that do.
No you don't.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 2:59 pm to okietiger
It's not offensive to me personally, but it is clearly a racial slur.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:00 pm to okietiger
No, nor should anyone. "Redskin" is not and never was a prejorative term. It was always a term of endearment and a source of pride in the Native American community. Heck, the nickname "Redskins" for the Washington professional team was penned by Native Americans who played on the team!
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:00 pm to okietiger
Yes
Very
Very
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:03 pm to jimbeam
I don't find these to be offending.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:05 pm to okietiger
no
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:06 pm to kingbob
quote:
"Redskin" is not and never was a prejorative term.
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Definition of REDSKIN
usually offensive
: american indian
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From Oxford Dictionaries
DATED or OFFENSIVE
An American Indian.
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Etc......
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:07 pm to okietiger
Nope
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:08 pm to okietiger
quote:
Do you find the "Redskins" mascot offensive?
As I'm not American Indian, my opinion on the matter is moot. It's always seemed like the vast majority of American Indians did not find the term to be racist.
It's not for me to say. If a majority of American Indians came out and say it was, I'd say that was the answer.
Until then, this sounds like a few people ginning up complaints from mostly white people who feel the need to go along with any complain by a minority for fear of being labeled racist.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:31 pm to okietiger
13 Yes
122 No
122 No
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:41 pm to 995webmaster
quote:
In the meantime, I follow Gregg Easterbrook of ESPN and refer to them as the Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons.
that has got to be the most stupidest thing i have ever heard
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:46 pm to okietiger
quote:
13 Yes 122 No
It is settled then...the name has got to go. In this country the voice of the minority is all that matters
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:48 pm to Green Chili Tiger
quote:
No, but I know a large number of native americans that do.
Those native americans couldn't care less about taking advantage of my gambling addiction.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:54 pm to jimbeam
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:57 pm to okietiger
Sorry, I am not familiar with that term!
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:48 pm to 81Tiger
16 Yes
155 No
155 No
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:56 pm to Green Chili Tiger
I think the true litmus test on whether this name is offensive is to offer up renaming the franchise the "Black Skins" because it more properly represents the make up of the team.
The outrage would be volcanic. Especially in DC. Which would make the point entirely.
The outrage would be volcanic. Especially in DC. Which would make the point entirely.
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