The Washington "Redskins" name ought to be changed

very sensitive wrote:

Teams that need to change their names:

Washington Redskins (makes fun of Indians)

Cleveland Browns (makes fun of Hispanics)

Cleveland Indians (even have Chief Wahoo!)

Atlanta Braves (Tomohawk chop makes me cry)

Chicago Blackhawks (COME ON!!!)

Florida State Seminoles (they even have an Indian ride out with a flaming spear!!!!)

New York Giants (makes fun of fat people)

Chicago White Sox (can't make fun of whites, either)

I'm sure there are more, but that would be a good start.

Actually, those are awesome names.

Neil wrote:

very sensitive wrote:

Teams that need to change their names:

Washington Redskins (makes fun of Indians)

Cleveland Browns (makes fun of Hispanics)

Cleveland Indians (even have Chief Wahoo!)

Atlanta Braves (Tomohawk chop makes me cry)

Chicago Blackhawks (COME ON!!!)

Florida State Seminoles (they even have an Indian ride out with a flaming spear!!!!)

New York Giants (makes fun of fat people)

Chicago White Sox (can't make fun of whites, either)

I'm sure there are more, but that would be a good start.

Actually, those are awesome names.

Is there any chance that a pro football ( or any other type team) would named "redskins" today???? If no, why not?

Why is it a honor to name a team Redskins....but not "Whites" or " Blacks" or "yellows" ? Are these other groups any any less brave?

What is it about American Indians that makes them a good "mascot"?

Think about it people!

subfive wrote:

Why is it a honor to name a team Redskins....but not "Whites" or " Blacks" or "yellows" ? Are these other groups any any less brave?

What is it about American Indians that makes them a good "mascot"?

Think about it people!

dude give it up. your side already lost the argument. the o.p. was just trying to throw up a rhetorical question. obviously it rubbed some people the wrong way, just look at the first 5 replies. nonetheless, the argument is over and your side lost. just give it up. let a dead dog die.

The Browns are actually named after a guy named Brown

The teams at Carthage College (Kenosha WI) used to be called the Redmen. The NCAA made them change. They changed their name from Redmen to Red Men, which was approved by the NCAA.

Perhaps the Redskins should change to Red Skins, then all will be okay.

Red Skin Potatoes...that would be good

Free Advice wrote:

Yes, it needs to be changed.

Associating Washington with Redskins gives Redskins a bad name.

This post should've ended the thread.

REDSKIN FOREVER wrote:

dude give it up. your side already lost the argument. the o.p. was just trying to throw up a rhetorical question. obviously it rubbed some people the wrong way, just look at the first 5 replies. nonetheless, the argument is over and your side lost. just give it up. let a dead dog die.

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Okay, but could you answer the question? What is it about American Indians that makes them a good "mascot"? And why is redskins considered a pejorative by so many? Unlike cowboys, patriot, bengals, wizards etc

REDSKIN FOREVER wrote:

subfive wrote:

Why is it a honor to name a team Redskins....but not "Whites" or " Blacks" or "yellows" ? Are these other groups any any less brave?

What is it about American Indians that makes them a good "mascot"?

Think about it people!

dude give it up. your side already lost the argument. the o.p. was just trying to throw up a rhetorical question. obviously it rubbed some people the wrong way, just look at the first 5 replies. nonetheless, the argument is over and your side lost. just give it up. let a dead dog die.

See...it's still an issue!!! The name ought to go away. Try to do some thinking....for a few minutes....