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Originally Posted by Red Slinger
Okay, in personal terms imagine if we were in a room that contained 10 people. 4 of them are white(including you and me), 2 are african american, 2 are latino, 1 asian and 1 native american. We (you and me) are talking to the Native American and one of us calls him a Redskin. He politely informs us that Redskin is considered a pejorative racial term and that he finds it offensive. Do you continue to use that word after you know that he is offended? I'm guessing you don't because most people don't want to offend or hurt other people intentionally (except on the internet or in their cars). So, why is it when a group of people (leaders of their nation, in fact) say to us that the term Redskin is considered a pejorative racial term that we not only continue to use it but actively argue in favour of the term and also claim that there are more important things to worry about?
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Interesting hypothetical, but considering the information I've read looking into this issue I'd probably avoid using the term but also ask him why he finds it offensive, hoping he'd be open to a discussion. To answer the second question, I think most people would concede to their request if they felt it was within reason. But I will admit that more voices need to be heard and more debates need to occur. Its ridiculous for anyone to say that this doesn't matter and there are bigger issues to resolve. And my experience has taught me to be suspicious of the motives of any leader (politics, power, money, etc). This goes for both sides as there is money to be lost in changing the name and logo of the team.
But since we are dealing with hypotheticals, how would you feel if any of the other races represented in the room referred to you and your friend as white boys? Would you be offended? Would you bother to speak up?