Supreme Court denies Petition on Redskins name

[SFREDSKIN]

Good, let's put this issue to rest. We live in an age were everything is offensive to a lot of people (political correctness). Why is it that all of a sudden things changed in the early 90's? People making money over lawsuits claiming sexual harassment, gender bias, etc. The Redskins name is a historic name and in my opinion I don't think it was ever meant to be insulting to Native American's.

[mlmpetert]

I hope this is finally laid to rest. The fact that the vast majority of Native Americans (90%) find the name okay makes this a non-issue. If the name was truly offending Native Americans as a whole, maybe you do something about it. People need to find something better to do with their time….

'Redskins' mascot acceptable, poll says - NFC East- nbcsports.msnbc.com

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I hope this is finally laid to rest. The fact that the vast majority of Native Americans (90%) find the name okay makes this a non-issue. If the name was truly offending Native Americans as a whole, maybe you do something about it. People need to find something better to do with their time….

'Redskins' mascot acceptable, poll says - NFC East- nbcsports.msnbc.com

I have long said they should feel honored given the fact they have been left with so very little to shout about. I've never really considered the name offensive, no more so than Blackhawks or Braves.

Despite the SC's decision, I have a feeling this fight will continue in one form or another as long as there's someone willing to continue it. It's been on-going for a long time now.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I have long said they should feel honored given the fact they have been left with so very little to shout about. I've never really considered the name offensive, no more so than Blackhawks or Braves.

Despite the SC's decision, I have a feeling this fight will continue in one form or another as long as there's someone willing to continue it. It's been on-going for a long time now.

I agree,these people will not rest.

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This doesn’t end the legal battle, however. The plaintiffs have a backup plan: A group of six American Indians ranging in age from 18 to 24 filed essentially the same claim two years ago, but the new case has been on hold until this one was resolved.

None of the judges has commented on whether the Redskins name is offensive or racist, instead holding in favor of the football team on legal technicalities."

[SkinDogg]

Originally Posted by Giantone

I agree,these people will not rest.

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This doesn’t end the legal battle, however. The plaintiffs have a backup plan: A group of six American Indians ranging in age from 18 to 24 filed essentially the same claim two years ago, but the new case has been on hold until this one was resolved.

None of the judges has commented on whether the Redskins name is offensive or racist, instead holding in favor of the football team on legal technicalities."

Their back up plan should employ the Seminole Tribe of Florida. They're the group who recently dropped a $1billion on Hard Rock Cafes, hotels and casinos. With that cash, they could've bought the Redskins, and you know they'd keep the name.