[donassaid]

Whoever started "political correctness" should be banished from the country. And now, instead of the Washington Redskins we have the illustrious name, the Washington Football Team. How original.

[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

First, when you answer a question with a question it demonstrates you do not know the answer.

You're fun at parties, I'm sure.

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Second, there are no Vikings. The term refers to pirates from Scandinavia who operated in the 8th-11th century.....or 1300 years ago......but by all means keep trying!

I guess someone should alert Tampa Bay's NFL football team ownership that there are no Buccaneers.

[Worldseries27]

Their name was always a cultural misnomer. Columbus called them indians because he thought he had sailed to the indian continent.
He may have been dyslexic because he wanted to call the beautiful port puerto rico and the island 🏝️ to our south san juan.
Such are the vagaries of history ⌚.

[Tim C.]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

I personally know 100's of Native Americans.....some are relatives of mine. They are very happy the name is going away!!

really? all of them? you have the data?? please do share it!!

[Babubhat]

Originally Posted by billthecpa

Cleveland Indians owners caved in so fast on this one....they should be renamed the Cleveland Wimps.
But....not all is lost! Notice that they retained one-half of the name for posterity.....In-DIANS are now the Guar-DIANS! Maybe this was some kind of subliminal protest.
Now....who is the next target of the PC police.......the Cleveland "Browns?"

Florida State

[mjpuleo]

Don't ever, ever change the new york yankees! ! ! !

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Florida State

Florida State has always worked closely with the Seminoles, who give them permission to use the name. They make sure nothing is offensive to the Seminoles. For instance, Chief Osceola, who rides out with the flaming spear must always be a male...that's one of their stipulations.

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by LateBoomer

well if the majority of the opinions here are counter to yours, maybe you should look in the mirror

meaning what? if I have an opinion different from yours, then I must be wrong and should be ostracized?

if the majority of the opinions here are counter to mine, then it means this forum is populated with the same type of xenophobic, closed minded people who post here to have their opinions reinforced, not to intelligently consider others. like watching Fox News 24/7.

[Babubhat]

Too much hand wringing

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

They will pick on the Chiefs next. America become the land of the offended

The result included prohibiting fans from wearing headdresses and face paint that “references or appropriates American Indian cultures and traditions.”

They are also reviewing the use of the Arrowhead Chop and drums as part of the stadium experience, though that exploration is still ongoing.

As they should.

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Disgusting and disgraceful.

Over the years have become friends with several people who consider themselves to be native Americans.

They think this is a stupid thing to do.

Wonderful and the right thing to do.

[trichard]

When are they moving to Baltimore?