Most polls tend to conclude that most Native Americans don't care.  Sure, there are some that want it changed.  But honestly it's a spit in the face of the Native Americans to think that changing the name of the Redskins is doing something for their plight.  

 

Why are we caring about a football team mascot when there are far more pressing issues?  The name Redskins doesn't promote hatred towards Native Americans.  It's not the first, nor is it the last barrier for the Native Americans.  Many of them are ignored -- except when it comes to the football team.  Does the D.C. council care that Native Americans on reservations have among the highest suicide rates?  No.  All they care about is the name of the Redskins is Offensive!  I'm sure they'll quit committing suicide if we change the name of a football team.  I'm sure it'll solve their teen pregnancy issue.  

 

Actually, I think the only thing it will do is make them more invisible than they already are.  Nobody talks about the real issues that Native Americans face.  You don't see advocacy groups trying to improve the lives of Native Americans.  Just ones to make sure they aren't offended.  Because that's obviously their biggest problem today.  Being offended.  Not that their poverty rate is far higher than the national average.  Nope.  That's small potatoes. 

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