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Originally Posted by Angry
So why is it that Florida State can have a Seminole?
Why can a chewing tobacco company use this?
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Did every other team ask if it was ok to use the likeness of types of people before they made their logos?
Did any of the teams that were named after animals petition PETA to make sure that it was OK to use animal likeness in Logos? The answer is no because it is absurd to do so.
If any Native American wants to name their casino the "Pale Face Palace" It would not bother me one bit. The truth is that they are just logos and nicknames that were created to provide an identity and instill a minute amount of fear into the opposition while providing pride for the teams followers. In no way is it degrading a people.
I have a 100% Native American Aunt who is from Michigan and married into our family decades ago. My grandmother is 50% Cherokee. Both of them are Redskin fans. This fight has no merrit in my mind. |
In the state of Florida, the head of the Seminole tribe went to bat for the Florida Seminole team. According to her they were not offended but honored by the........reverence, and respect attached by the Seminole faithful.
Makes you wonder just WHO was offended if the NA's were not?
ACLU?