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Old 06-11-2014, 12:05 PM   #94
JiriHrdina
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Originally Posted by codynw View Post
I've never really followed this issue before so forgive my ignorance, but is it specifically the Redskins that people take issue with? Or the general use of Native American imagery in sports? I assume it's more the former (because of the name), but I'm just curious.
The Redskins is the most obvious example though I think the Cleveland Indian's use of Chief Wahoo is also problematic.

An argument appears to be that by doing away with these obvious examples that you should also do away with the Braves, Indians, and even Yankees.
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