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Originally Posted by MTK
Can we at least agree on a couple of things?
1) The term is clearly outdated, a new pro sports team today simply wouldn't take on that name.
2) Nothing wrong with having a healthy debate of what's appropriate vs what's not. Words often change meaning over time. To just stick your head in the sand and refuse to believe there's nothing at all offensive about it, is pretty short sighted.
And to those that think its absolutely offensive, why is there not more of an uproar about it from those who's opinions really matter in all this... Native Americans themselves? If 9 out of 10 are ok with it, can't we move on to more important things?
If only there was some middle ground instead of both sides dismissing the other.
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1) Packers, 49ers, etc. Yes many outdated terms that have now become a strong brand.
2) The word Redskins exclusive refers the football team. When has it meant something else? Are people out in these streets using the term another way?