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Old 05-19-2016, 03:46 PM   #785
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Originally Posted by Igottago View Post
The only question I have about this entire debate is why the Redskins are at the forefront the criticism (not that they shouldn't be criticized). At least their logo looks pretty cool. I would view the Cleveland Indians as the most offensive team and logo out there. That goofy Indian cartoon character is far more offensive and just seems to be mocking natives.
His name is also Chief Wahoo... and fans in attendance used to cheer by means of a stereotypical native american chant while doing a "tomahawk chop" with their arms... which, yeah, I'm not the guy who's going to be banging hard on the cultural sensitivity drum, but that's pretty cringe-worthy.
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