First there was the case against the Washington Red Skins. Now the Cleveland Indians are faced with a law suit over their name. Do you see dollar signs. The lawyers do.
We live in a politically insanely incorrect society where anything and everything is offensive to somebody. Especially if there is monetary gain. You see, lawyers make money - big money - off these suits. Oh, I’m not saying that somewhere sometime someone used redskin in a derogatory manner. But, everyday someone somewhere uses demeaning terms about every race, creed, color and whatever else they can think of.
I have always been proud of my Indian heritage. There is a special spot in my heart for the way Native Americans have been mistreated in this country. No people have ever been treated the way they have. But, give me a break. Indian, regardless of tribe, is a proud name and a proud symbol of this land in whatever context it is used. The teams that use Indians, redskins, warriors or the like in their name intended to portray they are tough.
You want an offensive name? How about the "Senators." They had to become the Minnesota Twins.
I am offended by that name because I am not a twin.
PMO
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