A Native American tribe is campaigning to change the name of the Washington Redskins because they think the name is a racial slur towards Native Americans. Personally, I do not feel like the name is attended to be racial towards them but as a way to honor them. The Redskins have had their name for 80 years and now people are saying it is a racial slur. I know this has been going on for a couple years to change the name but it is not necessary. It is only the name for a football team and that is all. High Schools use the Redskins for their team name too but they do not make a big deal about that. If they feel like this name is racial, then why not change other teams names like the Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Black-hawks, etc. These team names are a product of franchise building in the early years of the sport and that is where they get their unique character. This has grown out of proportion and they should put an end to it.
Interesting topic, I agree with you that they shouldn't change their name. I believe none of the teams with Native American references will be changed unless they all are.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, they shouldn't have to change their name. It is not intended to be a racial slur at all. It is simply the name of that football organization, nothing else.
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