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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
I think this is a case where a majority isn't required. If a sizable amount of people find something that seems offensive, offensive, then get rid of it.
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This logic is flawed and overly simplistic. If it were used, slavery would have never been abolished, for example. More than sizable number of people did find abolition of slavery and discrimination against black people offensive at that time. "Inappropriate" is becoming the most cardinal sin word in today's media. Someone will always find something inappropriate. The article in today's Herald was telling about a very good and dedicated school drama teacher who gave his class a list of jokes and asked them to pick one that they'd like to "play-out". Jokes did not have profanities nor they were sexual in nature. Regardless, one parent found them inappropriate and the teacher has been asked to leave pending investigation. This is truly sad.
Use of native American imagery in sports is historically established and widely accepted by native Americans themselves as appropriate. Yes, it is also controversial, I agree. But the only right way to faze it out is through public education and sufficient time. Eventually, if there is enough public pressure, this faze-out will succeed.