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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I guess part of what I would ask is why these names have to exist. The sport will exist. The team will exist. The history of that team will exist.
Why do the names HAVE to exist.
Prove the value they have.
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No sports team name has value. None.
It’s just common sense. You’re looking for a reason to get offended. Let’s actually worry about whether the team names promote or signify racism.
Redskins is a clear yes, some of the logos too. Most of the others? I think it’s pretty thin and most of the issues are related to racism towards those groups that has nothing to do with the team, name or logo. Some are straight up political or about money.
In some cases the affected groups are against the name change due to the wide recognition it brings them. But as long as it makes white people feel better that they did something pointless instead of campaigning for real change.