Is it offensive for sports teams to use Native American names and mascots? (Page 4)

[HereIbe]

Why, not offensive at all. It's no more offensive than having a team named the Boston Black Bucks or the Hackensack Hottentots--oh, wait...

[John_Doesnt]

The problem is that "red skins" is a racial slur. It would be like having the "negro team" or the "yellow skin team".

[notshyguy1985]

I believe some first nations people especially the young enjoy have this team named after there people, it's mostly just white knights that have the problem.

[Holy_Ghost_Fire]

I don't think it's offensive unless it's known to be a racial slur or a nickname they find derogatory. If people are offended by it, maybe they can bring it up to them.

[Hannajenky]

I think it is a little especially if they don’t like it

[YHL6965]

No, I think the opposite. I think it's a nice hommage to Native American culture and it helps to keep this culture alive.

[Guitar97]

No not at all. People are way to easily offended anymore. I think it’s a positive, teams use mascots to promote support and unity.

[Anonymous]

No not offensive.. too many sensitive people out there take things up the ass 🙄

[Anonymous]

Is there anything that is NOT offensive today? I mean seriously, taking offense has become the national American fucking pastime.

[taleswapper]

I think it's a tempest in a teapot. EVERYTHING offends someone.

[Twalli]

Most Native American citizens don't see it as offensive.

[Anonymous]

I mean imagine if a team name was: The N-word.

People would be outraged wouldn’t they?

I don’t see how naming a team the Redskin is any different.

[hafinjun]

first im half Cherokee, half osage, my personal thoughts are that's making much ado about nothing.

[PoohBoy38]

I would say yes. Cause they don't think that they should use mascots named after Native American sports teams.

[jakeofalltrades]

I think they normally choose something they find badass or cool for their mascots so it is intended as a compliment

[AcidT0y]

Nothing is objectively offensive. Everyone takes offense to different things.

[OfDeath]

No more or less offensive than teams using images of Vikings, cowboys, Mariners etc

[JP_Man]

Everything is offensive if you want it to be offensive. I don't find it offensive tough.

[Fuentes]

Nah if i decided to use the name of old greek warriors i. Dont see that as disrespectful

[TrellTheRadical]

People who are easily offended should be just be beaten, then publicly executed.

[HereIbe]

You first, since you're so offended that they're offended.

[TrellTheRadical]

@HereIbe actually no.