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Re: Paintrain's all encompassing 'discuss all things offseason' thread (Version 2.0)
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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
I think that's up for considerable debate. Have not heard a compelling/definitive argument that the initial meaning was offensive.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redskin_(slang)
This is what I think people are referring to when it was used (if ever) in the terms to describe this .Now I know it is not the best or most reliable source but it is what most people go to for info .Thing is it is the only place I find this explanation for a negative connotation to the word .It also talks about the comparison to the word negro but I am sure that has always had a negative slant on it and personally don't think the two are the same .Unfortunately this is beginning to snowball and something will have to be done sooner or later .
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