06-11-2014, 04:28 PM
Well, okay then.
I would be highly offended and protest the NFL if it turned out that "Redskins" was really a derogatory reference to innocent acne-sufferers, the Rosacea-inflicted, or those sporting a sunburn through no fault of their own!
As for the offense being taken by some Native Americans (and others) to the term "Redskins" being applied to Native Americans -- I can respect that. But, intent matters to me, too. If it wasn't considered offensive when the team got their name, it's an established brand, and most Native Americans have no problem with it (I don't know that to be true, just an "if"), then does it really make sense to change it? IDK.
Some people are offended by less, but I don't think things need to be changed every time they are unintentionally offensive to some (even if I understand the feelings of offense). IMO, people get offended too easily these days for that to be a practical or logical solution.
(ETA: not all people who drink til they're red-faced are alcoholics with a diseases, aussie -- some just like to drink too much because it's fun or they wanna escape reality for a while.)
I would be highly offended and protest the NFL if it turned out that "Redskins" was really a derogatory reference to innocent acne-sufferers, the Rosacea-inflicted, or those sporting a sunburn through no fault of their own!
As for the offense being taken by some Native Americans (and others) to the term "Redskins" being applied to Native Americans -- I can respect that. But, intent matters to me, too. If it wasn't considered offensive when the team got their name, it's an established brand, and most Native Americans have no problem with it (I don't know that to be true, just an "if"), then does it really make sense to change it? IDK.
Some people are offended by less, but I don't think things need to be changed every time they are unintentionally offensive to some (even if I understand the feelings of offense). IMO, people get offended too easily these days for that to be a practical or logical solution.
(ETA: not all people who drink til they're red-faced are alcoholics with a diseases, aussie -- some just like to drink too much because it's fun or they wanna escape reality for a while.)