Redskins "Name Change" Volume 10000000

[whistler]

Originally Posted by Green Monk Machine

Unless I've misread this but it seems according to a 2012 census, native Americans only make 1.2% of the US population. USA QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

I dont have a number, but not all NA's are opposing the redskins name.

I'm not sure what reservations really mean b/c it seems to be out of US legal jurisdiction- or at least they have certain rights to their areas, so....they aren't really apart of the US in my political view.

It really seems like just a couple hundred to a few thousand NA's in all of America could have an issue. Democracy protects us from the opinion of a few vs. millions.

I'm no longer concerned this debate gains momentum b/c it's not important.

This is so scary. Is this how majorities think? If there are 2 Native Americans and they're offended than it's a problem.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by whistler

This is so scary. Is this how majorities think? If there are 2 Native Americans and they're offended than it's a problem.

Well see, the problem with that logic is that you assume everyone offended is a rationally minded person. I'm sure if I tried hard enough I could find multiple people offended about anything. But that doesn't mean they are all sane, level-headed people. Now before you start no, I am not saying that Native Americans are not rationally minded people, I am saying if you get up in arms about a very small minority of people that get offended over something a large majority of people don't care about, well then you've created a never-ending supply of problems that are far less important than serious issues that actually need to be taken care of.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by mooby

Well see, the problem with that logic is that you assume everyone offended is a rationally minded person. I'm sure if I tried hard enough I could find multiple people offended about anything. But that doesn't mean they are all sane, level-headed people. Now before you start no, I am not saying that Native Americans are not rationally minded people, I am saying if you get up in arms about a very small minority of people that get offended over something a large majority of people don't care about, well then you've created a never-ending supply of problems that are far less important than serious issues that actually need to be taken care of.

your logic offends me.

[44Deezel]

Good "mailbag" feedback on the Rick Reilly article.

Rick Reilly Mailbag: Sept. 25, 2013 - Rick Reilly Go Fish Blog - ESPN

[scowan]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Good "mailbag" feedback on the Rick Reilly article.

Rick Reilly Mailbag: Sept. 25, 2013 - Rick Reilly Go Fish Blog - ESPN

Deezal, thanks for posting this. Rick Reilly kind of thinks about it the way I do. Why are white media types "championing" this cause. I need to hear from some native american media types. Would not that carry more weight? It would for me.

At least he quotes from some native americans in his follow-up piece you have linked and they seem to be fine with the word Redskins. I'm in no way saying they speak for all indians, but it is at least encouraging to see them have pride in the name like we do.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by whistler

This is so scary. Is this how majorities think? If there are 2 Native Americans and they're offended than it's a problem.

Such an idiotic statement deserves nothing but contempt.

I am offended at this. If anyone cares to join me, I think we have "a problem".