Redskins Win In Appeals Court

[sportscurmudgeon]

The Skins won in the Appeals Court on the suit challenging the team's nickname as being racist. Unfortunately, it was decided on a technicality and not on the issue of the propriety of the nickname - - meaning that there can and probably will be further lawsuits on this matter.

Now, if the team can be equally successful on the field in the 2009 season ...

[over the mountain]

firsts!!!!! (j/k)

[wilsowilso]

I wouldn't freak out if the team decided or was forced to change the name. It wouldn't change a single Redskin fan's passion for the team.

Maybe it would if they came up with a crazy name like the Wizards.

[GridIron26]

Well of course not, I don't think any Redskins fan chose to be the fan based on the logo or colors (I hope not!).. But if Redskins lost and is forced to change the logo - I think it would be absolutely weird.. I will continue rooting for the team but I just have hard time imagining the team with other kind of logo..

[steveo395]

Why do people keep suing the Redskins for their name? Who really cares. Is it really going to make these peoples lives any better if there is no team named the Redskins anymore? If somebody really gets offended that easily I think they have bigger problems.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by steveo395

Why do people keep suing the Redskins for their name? Who really cares. Is it really going to make these peoples lives any better if there is no team named the Redskins anymore? If somebody really gets offended that easily I think they have bigger problems.

I really agree with you.

Some people just want to take trivial issues and try to impose their beliefs on them to make it seem like they've made a some kind of impact on the world around them.

If you are that put out by the name of the team then I suggest you don't cheer for them. It's a much cheaper solution and I won't have to have your beliefs imposed on me.

[CRedskinsRule]

I imagine there is some financial incentive in these lawsuits. If they do show damages, they might receive some sort of settlement? no? I don't know, just wondering.

[redsk1]

Washington Warriors.

Just doesn't sound right.

[Monksdown]

If we are forced to change the name in the future. Whomever filed the lawsuit can just sell their casino and send Dan a $1.2 Billion check.

[TheGuyFromOverThere]

I suppose to sue the following teams due to the stated reasons:

1 - Buffalo Bills: Named after a famous animal slaughter
2 - Cincinnati Bengals: Tigers eat people. Baaad!
3 - Cleveland Browns: Brown = the political party colour of the right wing in Germany
4 - Piitsburgh Stellers: Steel is needed for weapons production
5 - Jacksonville Jaguars: see 2
6 - Oakland Raiders: Raiders kill people. Baaad!
7 - San Diego Chargers: Lightning Bolts kill people. Baaad!
8 - Dallas Cowboys: Cowboys killed Redskins!
9 - Philadelphia Eagles: I don´t like em. That should be reason enough.
10 - Washington Redskins: known reasons
11 - Chicago Bears: see 2
12 - Detroit Lions: see 2
13 - Minnesota Vikings: Vikings killed poeple. Baaad!
14 - Carolina Panthers: see 2
15 - New Orleans Saints: many people were killed in the name of God and Saints. Baaad!
16 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: see 6

Well... sueing half the NFL should be lotsa fun, don´t ya think?

[Son Of Man]

First off, I am a die hard Skins fan. Because I am not Native American, I can not comment as to whether or not the name "Redskins" is offensive. However I can see how the term "red skins", if seen similar to it's usage on old westerns, could be viewed as derogatory. I also can understand Snyder unwillingness to change his branding as a business decision. If I was forced to make a decision, I would probably rule against ALL sports/business franchises' being able to use racial/ethnic caricatures or symbols. I liken it to having teams named the "San Francisco Spooks" or the "Pittsburgh Pale Faces". I think these names would never be tolerated. Who are we to judge another nationality on how they feel towards their likeness or culture being used?

[BleedBurgundy]

spelling- baaad!

[Ruhskins]

Finally, some real news. Not the most exciting news, but still. Here's a link for those interested:

Redskins Insider - Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Skins

I do find it ironic that this decision is being made by the US government, who probably wronged Native Americans more than anyone else.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

I really agree with you.

Some people just want to take trivial issues and try to impose their beliefs on them to make it seem like they've made a some kind of impact on the world around them.

If you are that put out by the name of the team then I suggest you don't cheer for them. It's a much cheaper solution and I won't have to have your beliefs imposed on me.

NO, not close!
To many Native Americans ...the word Redskin ...has the same connotation as the "N" word does for African Americans ,to them it's not trivial.........not by a long shot!

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Washington Warriors.

Just doesn't sound right.

How bout , Washington Indians..?