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For my money the term "Redskins" is less offensive than the term "Indians.They were mistakenly dubbed Indians by Columbus (I think) because he thought he had landed in India. Native Americans are certaily NOT Indians and although they apparently never originated in the Americas I doubt if the migrated from India.Why not just call them aboriginals like we do because that's what they are.At the end of the day they are simply "Americans".

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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What about the Cleveland Indians? Some were offended when the fans would wave there hands up and down like a tomahawk??

11 years ago. Rating: 7
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I want to start a team called; Butte, Montana Caucasians. Although they could be accused of being white supremist ;)

 

11 years ago. Rating: 7
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There was some bruhaha about a high school with an "Arab" for a school mascot.  It has been the mascot for years and years and years.  
I love your comment, zorro, and can't add anything clever.  I am not offended by the term "Indian", just the confusion of whether we are referring to "Native American Indian" or "India Indian"... we have a large population of the latter here... most seem to be quite well-to-do.  The homes they are building seem (to me) really out of place in the middle of a vineyard, kinda like this:

 

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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No, I'm not offended because I think that the name was picked to symbolize power and strength. Would anyone call a team the Washington Wussies? But, like columnist Charles Krauthammer said in a recent article, language changes over time and words that, at first, weren't  perceived as offensive can eventually cause strong negative reaction and it obviously offends some. I really couldn't care less, not being a sports fan. However, if they are going to change it I wish they would do it and then shut up.

11 years ago. Rating: 4
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no.. i would have thought they would have been proud of it,,,after all the white guys are not a redskin...but here is the learning curve..they will all play together as a team,where is the race difference there,,,,i am German,Irish,and Aboriginal,,,,but i am Australian first,and proud of my aboriginal heritage, but you point a gun at my country,,,,and i am all Aussie .......always good talking guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

11 years ago. Rating: 3
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