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Originally Posted by getbak
To their credit (which I hate to do, E=NG), the Eskimos did consult with various Inuit and Indigenous groups regarding their name and the consensus seems to be that it's not offensive: https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/f...s-to-change-it
(Of course not everyone agrees, but that's going to be true no matter what they decide) |
Yes, rather than a blanket removal of the mascots/names, why not approach the matter:
A) On a case-by-case basis. The Blackhawks name and logo is very different from the Indians logo, or from the Braves tomahawk chop.
and B) By consulting and polling the groups affected. Because believe it or not, the handwringing of anxious and well-meaning white people does not always
represent the views of the typical members of the affected group. In fact, American Indians report the highest rate of agreement (88 per cent) with the statement that "political correctness is a problem in the United States."