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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
I know. But there was a sizable number of people that found that offensive regardless of the majority/minority count. Majority rules – is the main principle of democracy, usually, although it has many flaws. Yet, "minority rules" that is becoming our political new reality is quite a bit worse. My point was only about the approach to changing the use of imagery some people find offensive. I believe that "just outlaw it" is the wrong approach.
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Except with the slavery thing, in that case it was minority rules. Minority rights should never be left to the whim of the majority. There has long been precedent where the majority has been overruled in cases involving minority rights.
Outside of the fact that Dan Snyder wants to make some money, I am at a loss as to why the name has to remain the Redskins anyway. The slippery slope argument is bs, these issues will be judged individually. The other reasons I have heard as to why the name should not be changed are:
1) Damn liberals, they ruin everything; and
2) Are there not bigger problems to worry about
If there are other reasons, I have missed them.