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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy
Well, I cant speak for the poster you're quoting, but I'm interested in where the line is drawn. Is it for all names based on or in reference to Natives/Indians/Aboriginals/First Nations? Or just ones that are tied to negative connotations/perceptions? Genetic references v. specific tribes?
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There's no issue with referencing a culture whatsoever, that's not the argument.
The argument is using offensive terms or imagery to reference them.
I see no issue with the Chiefs or Braves, but the ones in question are not 'honouring' a culture, they're insulting them.
The three teams that have been under fire I see are deservedly so. The involvement of other teams have only been brought up by those mocking this standpoint. The Redskins, the Blackhawks and the Indians are the only 3 I see being blatantly ignorant.
So that's the line. If you're blatantly offending someone with no regard for respect... then it shouldn't be the name and/or logo of your sports franchise.