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CultBrennan59 · 09-12-2013, 08:09 PM

I would still be a fan of the team. But I still want it known that I don't ever want the name changed. The Indians should have been doing what they're doing now 50 years ago. I know they protested and brought the name to court before, but now they are more vocal and getting more supporters.

I also feel that it shows how (and I'm trying to think of the correct word here..) ..politically correct and uptight our nation has become. There are a lot of non-Native American blood people who are pushing for the name to change. I've always believed if you have nothing to do with the issue, its none of your business and worry about things that actually effect you.

Also, I don't think people see how big of a door they're opening if we change the name. It'll make other people (crazy, weird, annoying, whatever they are) to go out and sue their sporting franchises because it offends them in some way. For example:

Are uber-religious people going to sue the New Jersey Red Devils hockey team because it has the word Devil and we should praise or worship Devils?

Will little people sue the New York Giants because they feel uncomfortable hearing the word Giant?

These are jokes, but believe me, there are some weird and/or crazy people out their who are actually offended by the dumbest of things.

Would Florida State have to change their name from the Seminoles? What about the Blackhawks? How about the Cleveland Indians mascot, does it have to be changed?

I also remember I did a little math about the census of Native Americans living in the US and regarding the USA Today poll (Poll reveals overwhelming support for Redskins name) of asking Native Americans if the poll should change. They polled over 1,000 native americans and asked them. 11% said yes. 8% weren't sure. 2 % didn't answer. Lets assume the worst here in the demographic and say 11+8+2= 21% say it should change.

The Census (Demographics of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) shows that people who choose to identify themselves as "American Indian or Alaska Native" make up 0.9 % of this country, or in other words there are 2,932,248 people in this country who are Native American/American Indian.

That comes out to about 26,390 people here that are offended.

FedEx field holds about 79,000 people not including the standing room/party deck people (Redskins remove 4,000 seats from FedEx Field | ProFootballTalk). Thats roughly 1/3rd (33.41%) of FedEx Field sold out, that are pissed off that we are called the Redskins.

But hey I would still be a supporter of the Washington Warriors, should the name change to that.

09-12-2013, 08:09 PM	#25
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Redskins "Name Change" Volume 10000000 I would still be a fan of the team. But I still want it known that I don't ever want the name changed. The Indians should have been doing what they're doing now 50 years ago. I know they protested and brought the name to court before, but now they are more vocal and getting more supporters. I also feel that it shows how (and I'm trying to think of the correct word here..) ..politically correct and uptight our nation has become. There are a lot of non-Native American blood people who are pushing for the name to change. I've always believed if you have nothing to do with the issue, its none of your business and worry about things that actually effect you. Also, I don't think people see how big of a door they're opening if we change the name. It'll make other people (crazy, weird, annoying, whatever they are) to go out and sue their sporting franchises because it offends them in some way. For example: Are uber-religious people going to sue the New Jersey Red Devils hockey team because it has the word Devil and we should praise or worship Devils? Will little people sue the New York Giants because they feel uncomfortable hearing the word Giant? These are jokes, but believe me, there are some weird and/or crazy people out their who are actually offended by the dumbest of things. Would Florida State have to change their name from the Seminoles? What about the Blackhawks? How about the Cleveland Indians mascot, does it have to be changed? I also remember I did a little math about the census of Native Americans living in the US and regarding the USA Today poll (Poll reveals overwhelming support for Redskins name) of asking Native Americans if the poll should change. They polled over 1,000 native americans and asked them. 11% said yes. 8% weren't sure. 2 % didn't answer. Lets assume the worst here in the demographic and say 11+8+2= 21% say it should change. The Census (Demographics of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) shows that people who choose to identify themselves as "American Indian or Alaska Native" make up 0.9 % of this country, or in other words there are 2,932,248 people in this country who are Native American/American Indian. That comes out to about 26,390 people here that are offended. FedEx field holds about 79,000 people not including the standing room/party deck people (Redskins remove 4,000 seats from FedEx Field \| ProFootballTalk). Thats roughly 1/3rd (33.41%) of FedEx Field sold out, that are pissed off that we are called the Redskins. But hey I would still be a supporter of the Washington Warriors, should the name change to that. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"