What is your take?

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I can understand why a Native American would be upset with the name. A chief or a brave are generic terms, while a Redskin is a pejorative. I mean, you wouldn't name a sports team the N_ _ _ _ _ _, right?

Agreed. The Stanford Indians? Marquette Warriors? Never should have been changed. FSU Seminoles, Utah Utes, Illinois Illini? Those are awesome names, and anyone offended by having a tribe's name as your team mascot (which are usually known for their positive traits of bravery, fearlessness, strength, power, etc.) should have their head examined.

Now Redskins is a different story. It's a slur. There's no two ways about that. And just because something has been around a long time doesn't mean it's ok. I think they should take a long hard look at changing their name.