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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
wont be the popular opinion on CP, but i like these names. Id rather see a tame called the indians or the redskins than the mighty ducks or the golden seals or other mickey mouse garbage.
its not like any of the native americans today lived through the atrocities that occurred in the past. and though it may be a part of their heritage and history, it is so distant that it is as much a story to them as it is to us. (sorry for using so much "them" and "us", just trying to make a point).
i dont see the big deal, i think people need to calm down with the whole political correctness. People getting all upset and defending their heritage (any race or background) are usually defending a culture and heritage they never knew.
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That's a very, very ignorant statement to make.
The residential school system is still a nightmare that two entire generations of Aboriginals deal with every day in Canada.
Aboriginals are still victimized in Canadian society. They are overrepresented at every level of our Criminal Justice system. They statistically are convicted of more crimes than white Canadians, and statistically receive jail sentences more than white Canadians. They account for 4% of our total population, but somehow make up 20% of our prison population, with female Aboriginals accounting for 33%.
So think before you make statements like that.