The redskins embarrassingly racist name
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Anonymous
| No. If you use the word n*gger in any way it's disrespectful. Same as ret*rd and ch*nk and f*g. Same as redskin. Bigoted language is bigoted language. You don't get to change its meaning if you use a nice tone of voice or surround it with be words. |
Anonymous
| I should have typed r*dskin |
Anonymous
So all the songs where they use the word n*gger- showing disrespect? In that is the case, I have a lot of offensive music on my ipod (thanks, Ice Cube!)! Or do you like the "hey, I'm African American, I can use that word" argument? Now THAT seems a bit racist... But yeah, I disagree that "bigoted language is bigoted language". I think this is subjective. My best friend is fine with me calling him gay or a fag, because I don't use it in a derogatory manner. |
Anonymous
Many, many people of all ages, and colors would say a resounding yes to this. |
Anonymous
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gotta love all the dc fairweather fans. i've been to games at fed ex during losing streaks and the stands are empty with folks leaving the games early. now, all of a sudden, there is mania about this team.
i won't refer to the team by their horribly offensive name. isn't it interesting that this very said team was the last to allow african american players? coincidence? uh, no. dc should be ashamed for continuing this legacy. |
Anonymous
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I've got it a possible solution! The Washington Redskins and have our mascot be a red skinned potato! They could serve red skinned mash potatoes and make a "we will smash you" type of message? They could make the transition over 10 years two they could sell inventory and have plenty of time to transfer to the Redskins' new graphic.
Are you with me? We could have a signature DC Redskins mashed potatoes recipe and the dish could be sold at the stadium. The Syracuse University Orangemen's mascot is a giant orange. I am sure the team could get hints from their transition from a Dutch Orangeman to a big orange. |
Anonymous
They tried the potato thing years ago. But seriously, why would you want a vegetable as the mascot? No wonder it didn't take. |
Anonymous
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This is really worth reading.
http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/002961.html |
Anonymous
Or more appropriately for the last couple of decades, "Wow, the Redskins suck." Does anyone in their right mind think someone who says that is saying something bad about Indians? Not only that, if you read the article linked above, it's apparent from historical usage that "Redskins" was never a racial slur. The team was named that because of its native American coach, and the word derives from how a number of native American tribes described themselves in their own languages. |
Anonymous
Except that it's not. See the article linked above. |
Anonymous
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My family has been in DC for generations and redskins fans as long as the redskins have been around and I HATE the name. Seriously, the fact that we are debating it at all is indication that it is offensive to at least a good number of people. I'm one of them. The Bullets changed their name and the sky didn't fall in. Its a slur and its offensive.
Eventually they will change the name. It will happen. Its just a question of when. |
Anonymous
+1 |
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Thank you 22:24, a voice of reason.
The feigning ignorance from the other locals does not serve them well. I can't imagine the nations capitol defending this name. It truly is an embarrassment OP, thank you for your post. Does that also mean the horrible song will go away too? I don't know of any other major league team in any sport having a "song". Yikes. |
Anonymous
Redskins fan.
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