[cld51860]

The whole team name “controversy” has always struck me as utterly retarded. How is it insulting to name a team after braves or warriors or yes, even Redskins? Wouldn’t that be a tribute? A compliment?

I guess it’s all about “cultural appropriation” these days.

At this point, I’m just flat out embarrassed for the human species.

[17th Miss Regt]

You can hit back by denouncing the team name, not for being racist, but for calling the Indians brave. When challenged that, well, the individual Indians were brave, you immediately hit back with, “If they were brave, why are you lying about them and trying to denigrate their bravery? Why not call them for what they are? It must be because you hate them!”

[hanamizu]

“Wouldn’t that be a tribute? A compliment?”

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I think that’s the real reason for the righteous indignation over teams named after Indians. Of course it was a compliment to a worthy and dangerous opponent. A sign of respect. I think Indians get that for the most part.

But there is one large minority in America that hasn’t had teams named after it.

[NCC-1701]

To me, the Redskins will ALWAYS be the Redskins.