Am I wrong about this? When I think of the name Redskins, I associate the name with Honor, Courage, Warrior ... etc. I am starting to doubt myself, and it is because so many others are trying to convince me (through the media) that the name Redskins isn't associated with any of those things that I would associate the name with. I am starting to wonder who the people are that are associating the name with a bad thing. I don't think I know them.

 

I am not typically a person to separate people by heritages, and because I do associate the name Redskins with a heritage(s), I guess I can see how I may be wrong about this.

 

Ultimately the football name Redskins will be changed (to something). It isn't a matter of if, but a matter of when. In no way do I consider the name Redskins to be offensive. I hold the name Redskins in very high regard, and have throughout the majority of my life ... Maybe the name does need to be changed ... for no other reason than people demanding respect in an ill conceived perception that "non" Redskins in heritage are lacking appreciation for those that consider themselves of a Redskin heritage. I just want to say, I have never not had appreciation, and respect for any group of people that may consider themselves "Redskins" by heritage.

 

I don't know why for sure, but I feel like we are going to go backwards as a society by focusing on perceptions of negativity, and persecution than relying on the facts. The way I perceive the name Redskins is a fact to me.

 

I was wondering, would the same people be as upset it the name was changed to Whiteskins? because then it could be perceived as a higher stature in some way?  I really don't know what to think about all of this, it just seems so wrong to me to consider anything associated with the name Redskins as offensive (unless it is Haynesworth, of course).

 

I just am ready to get it over with so the healing can begin. I just struggle to grasp the perceived disrespect when I have nothing but respect, and do not know of one person that would use the name Redskins in a derogatory manner.

 

I looked, and guess the previous thread on this topic was lost with the board change. Fitting, it is gone forever. I just can't believe that is the desired outcome.


 

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