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Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

The team name Redskins has been around for a long time. People debate whether the name should be changed or if it should stay the same. I think it should stay the same because Indians think it represents honor and respect. Since the name is okay with the Indians it should stay the same.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

The Washington Redskins were originally known as the Boston Braves. In 1933, the team moved from Braves Field, which they shared with baseball's Boston Braves, to Fenway Park, already occupied by the Boston Red Sox. Co-owner George Preston Marshall changed the name to the Redskins, possibly in recognition of the then–head coach William Henry "Lone Star" Dietz, who claimed to be part Sioux. On July 6, 1933, the Boston Herald reported that "the change was made to avoid confusion with the Braves baseball team and the team that is to be coached by an Indian (Dietz)... with several Indian players."
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

I want to ask how this counters with our argument that the name should be changed.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

It is the reason that the name was changed, and the motive isn't meant to be a racial motive
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

Oh ok. I just didn't read through it thoroughly. My bad. Then again, a lot of us know it was never meant for any negative purpose, but people have defined that term as racist. The team is using it for only their benefits, and I find that somewhat selfish. They aren't aware that there are Native Americans who are offended by this name.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

Well actually, I do think that the team is aware of the Native Americans that are offended. He knows already, but he clearly said that he's not going to change it, with the word "NEVER" in caps, and also, if he didn't know, why would he be on interviews with the news about this controversy?
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

I have said this already but I will repeat. It does not matter right now what the motive was, but it still is offensive to Native Americans and that is the real problem. If you believe that it does not offend Native Americans just look at changthemascot.org. It shows a entire tribes dedication to change a racist name against them.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

One tribe is not enough to say that all tribes are against the name change.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

But it isn't only one tribe. 83% of Americans poll that they don't like the name and would never call anyone a redskin. Also it is obvious that not ALL the tribes are against the name that would almost be impossible. But even if there was only one tribe it would be still enough to make it a controversy.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: No, leave it alone.

One tribe is small compared to the many other tribes to and is much to small to make a controversy. Also please leave some proof of where you got the percentage before you start listing them.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

So what? When Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers, the team didn't get a new African American mascot. You don't name a team based on the ethnicities of the players.
Debate: Native American Mascots
Side: Yes, change it.

I'm glad to be a gator fan. I'm not a Indian mascot fan i like animal mascots its better and more cool and the person who said Seminoles i hate the Florida state oh and Spokane Indians is a baseball team.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

For years, racism has been debated, from politics to movies, but what about football? There has been heated debate over the Washington Redskins' team name, as it is an official racial slur. The team's founder's son, Dan Snyder, current owner of the Washington Redskins, refuses to change the name of the team. However, is is pretty obvious that the team name should be changed for racial issues. Just to get the obvious out their, the term "redskin" is an official racial slur according to the Webster's dictionary, and is very offensive to all Native Americans. Even the logo shows a cartoon-like depiction of a Native American with literal red skin. This depicts all Native Americans have red skin, and is racist in itself. Now, there was an interview in which Dan Snyder says that he has met over a thousand Native Americans, and not one has had a problem with his team name. However, after some research, I found a piece of evidence that completely negates his statement. A columnist by the name of Robert McCartney contacted the American Indian Society of Washington DC, which is very local, and asked the members to inquire how the Washington area Native Americans felt about the redskin name. Twelve enrolled tribe members attended the meeting, and eight of the members strongly opposed the team name on grounds that it is innately disrespectful. Nicklaus Gibbs-Hill, a Six Nations Seneca, said, "It blows my mind that people could think it's not racist - its so obvious."
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

According to the International Business Times, "Two NFL analysts have announced that they will no longer refer to Washington’s professional football team as the “Redskins” on air. Phil Simms of CBS and NBC's Tony Dungy have decided not to use the name, which is considered by many to be a slur against Native Americans." The Washington "Redskins" is a football team from the capital of our country. Is this an honor or insult for Native Americans?Having the name Redskins for a football team makes the Native American students at the school uncomfortable. It's proven in Huffington Post, which states the following, "Stegman is associate director of the Half in Ten Education Fund at the progressive Center for American Progress. Stegman and Phillips talked with more than a dozen American Indian students who explained what such mascots and team names mean to them. Some highlights: "The issue impacts me because as long as the Washington football team and others retain pejoratives as names, mascots, and are allowed to do so, it says that it is ok to marginalize me, my family, and Indian country -- that it is ok for Native peoples to remain on the periphery of American consciousness." -- Joaquin Gallegos, Jicarilla Apache Nation and Pueblo of Santa Ana.... People from the opposition may say, "but that's one person", and that is not the case. The issue effects many students. It also states in the Huffington Post, "Native students face more challenges starting out than non-Native individuals. For Native young adults ages 15 to 34, for example, the suicide rate is 2.5 times higher than the national average. These communities also have some of the country's highest rates of poverty and poor health and lowest educational outcomes."So they're starting from a really challenging place," said Stegman. "And when they have to go to school every day and see their culture and their communities boiled down to a logo or a mascot, and when ... those are actually used against them in negative ways, it's pretty hard to understand how that contributes to their ability to learn successfully."
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

There is Much Controversy about the name "The Redskins" I Think the name Redskin is a racial slur, some may say it's just a name, but to others it is very offensive. according to USA Today 83% of people wouldn't refer to a Native American as a Redskin, so why would you want a team to have a name like that. Others may say it's just a name why care if it's offensive or not, but it bothers people with it being offensive even if it is just a name. In modern day you wouldn't name a team the "Yellow Skins" or the " Black Skins" So why should the be allowed to use "The Redskins"
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

There is a lot of controversy about the Redskins NFL team name and its conflict with Native Americans. The Redskins should change their name because referring a Native American as a redskin is sort of a racial slur. According to "Changethemascot.org" , it says, "Change the Mascot is a national campaign to end the use of the racial slur “redskins” as the mascot and name of the NFL team in Washington, D.C." According to the Washington Post's poll it says, "A large but shrinking majority of Americans say the Washington Redskins should not change their team’s name, according to a poll released Tuesday finding over two-thirds of the public does not think the name is disrespectful of Native Americans." Well of course Americans don't want to change the name of the Nfl team, it would change the American sport, but how do you think the Native Americans feel? Disrespected, unappreciated, I'll leave that for you to decide.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

The "Washington Redskins'"name is currently being debated whether the team should change their name due to the name being offensive to some Indians. People against the "Washington Redskins'" name claim that the name is a racial slur, others say that the name is used in honor, not offense. I believe that the "Washington Redskins" should change their name. According to Merriam-Webster, the term "redskin" is a term that means "usually offensive" and is directed towards American Indians. Redskinsfacts.com states " If the surveys of Native Americans themselves show that they'd accept the original name, there is no reason to change it. "If" the majority of Native Americans accepted that name to be fine, would it be ok for a person to greet a Native American by "redskin"? If there truly is no harm in the word, the people should be fine using that term commonly to Native Americans.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Now many native Americans are noticing that the "Redskins" team name is offensive. People are now saying to change the name of the team. I think they should change the name because it is taking about their skin color and that could be racist. Should the "Redskins" change their name? In the past, team school names have been changed because of the same reason. For example, in an article "Insult or honor" a team of the name "ASU Indians" was changed to the red wolves. People may not like that the teams have changed their names because the American Indians think it is offensive, but it is a very good reason for the name to change. Think of it in your point of view. Would you like it if a team name was some sort of negative thought towards your skin color? Or your race? People may think of it as an honor but it depends on the team name. In the article it also states " The Seminoles embrace the mascot, they honor us" says James Billie a tribes chairman. This show that also some tribes are not offended but the majority are.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Many Native American groups, law makers, and fans are pressuring the NFL team to change their team name, "The Washington Redskins",as well as their mascot. They say the term "redskins" is often offensive and seen as a racial slur. The team defends themselves by saying the name "redskins" captures their true history and the deep and enduring values their name represents. One thing I believe is the term "redskins" is a racial slur and is offensive to many Native Americans and Native American tribes. According to a survey that asked if you would call a Native American a "redskin" to their face, 83% of Americans said no they would not. If people truly knew the definition and meaning of what a "redskin" actually is, they would be mortified at the fact that an NFL football team would have that in their name. A "redskin" is the scalped head of a Native American, sold, like a pelt, for cash. One last reason the "Washington Redskins" should change their name is to get rid of all the bad media circulating around them.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: No, leave it alone.

While I agree on your backup support of the poll that if people would approach a Native American and call them redskin is not respectful, but if you recall on Daniel Snyder's interview, he says that whenever they make a touchdown the fans sing the National Redskins song which I think that is a true honor. Also, they don't name their team this way to be disrespectful on purpose to the Native Americans. I have a question for you though, do you think they should only change their name to get bad media off their backs because you mention that in your last sentence?
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Arkansas state Indians, St. John's Redmen, and the North Dakota Fighting Sioux are just the few football team names that are directed towards native Americans. While most people think it is accept ionic to have team names based on Native American people and tribes, others do not. There is one team name in particular that is the root of this argument, the "Redskins". It is clear to me that the the team name should be changed as soon as possible. The "Redskins" are a popular football team with many fans, but people, including some Native Americans believe that their team name and mascot should be changed. The term "Redskins" is a racial slur directed towards the skin of the Native Americans. Redskin owner, Dan Snyder, had refused to change the name. He stated in the NFL website: "Our team name captures the best of who we are and who we can be, by staying true to our history and honoring the deep and enduring values our name represents." When he had been interviewed, he redirected the question towards another object and hadn't been completely honest. In my point of view, he redirected the questions said by the reporter and repeated the same statement over again, saying that he was "respectful" towards the Native Americans. As the football team fights to keep their name, many Native American groups, lawmakers, and even fans are pressuring them to change their name and mascot and they have refused to do so. The football team had still won't inured to go strong even though they are facing the pressures of the said obstacles.  All in all, the term "Redskins" should not be acceptable as the team name and mascot of a football team. It is racist and offensive to other people including the Native Americans
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

"We'll never change the name. It's that simple. NEVER-you can use caps." -Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. The argument of if the Redskins should change the name of their football has been a rage in the media for a while now. Some people say that the term Redskin is a racial slur, while other people say that it is honoring native Americans. I think that the Redskins should change their name because is an insolent term.In the Webster Dictionary the term redskin's definition is a derogatory term towards indians. Some people might say it brings honor to the indians, but it is only saying they have a strange color of skin. Indians deserve as much respect as anyone else. The term redskin is offensive and degrading.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: No, leave it alone.

Are you saying that you would not be honored if you saw that the name of the football team was "Amazing Americans?" is that a derogatory term to Americans?
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

It is not saying that the Redskins are amazing, it is saying they have a strange color of skin. It is not bringing honor to the Native Americans. It is degrading them.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: No, leave it alone.

Just because Dan Snyder said he'll never change the name that doesn't mean the name is bad.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

The Washington Redskins are said to be named in honor of their first coach, Lone Star Deitz. He is a simple marker, paid for by friends , bear only one word hat hints at his legend " Coach". Dietz coached the Redskins 80 years ago, before the team moved to Washington. The team was named in his honor. It appears now that some young Native Americans have just come to realize that the team name may seem more of an insult rather than an honor. I think the Washington Redskins should change their name and mascot because it is stereotypical and racist and because Native Americans don't really have red skin or are born like that. Do you think the "Washington Redskins" should consider changing their name? The football team name Redskins should be changed because it is an insult to Native Americans. It is an insult to Native Americans because it may be racist and stereotype to many of them. In Webster's Dictionary the definition for Redskin is American Indian and usually offensive. Even though some people may believe it's an honor, it's really not because Native Americans don't necessarily have red skin and the mascot makes it appear as if all Native Americans are born with red skin. Also the name Redskins should be changed because business owners of the Redskins team are exploiting the name for their benefit. It is evident that the Native Americans disapprove of the Redskins branding. A new study finds 67% of native Americans find Redskins name offensive.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: No, leave it alone.

The team name isn't implying that Native Americans have red skin or are born with red skin.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Many people continue to argue whether the NFL team, Washington Redskins, should change their name or not. On one side some people think that the teams name is not offensive but respectful to Native Americans. On the other hand, many also think that the term "Redskin" is taboo and insulting to Indians. We should all agree that this name is a derogatory slur and is offensive to a majority of Native Americans. On one hand you have people who are offended by the name Redskins on the other hand you have people who think that it's historical and not offensive but if I had to choose I would rather choose to not offend someone than to just go along with them just because it's been done for years before. When you look up the top 10 most offensive team names, you can see that the #1 team is... You guessed it, the Washington Redskins. In addition, the definition of the slang "redskin" comes up as "dated-offensive American Indian." This name might not be offensive to you, but what would you say to other people that feel that this term is rude? Like the website Mr. Castro showed us; would you call a Native American a redskin to their face or even behind their back? There are better ways of honoring American Indians than naming an NFL team the Redskins, why don't we spend our time and resources focusing on that instead of debating this issue.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Your logic for choosing the side that you are on is because you don't want to offend people. By that logic you should switch your position because the majority of the people on this debate disagree with you and could possibly be offended.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Controversy is stirring up about the name "The Washington Redskins". People are calling for a change of the defined racial slur. People opposing changing the name say it is comes from cultural backgrounds, and represents the team. The one thing that is certain, is that the term "Redskin" is a slur. While the owner of the Washington Redskins, Daniel Snyder, says he has talked to a thousand natives, and nobody wanted to change the name, we don't know who he was talking to. He could have really talked to a thousand different natives, with no bias, it's unlikely. Also, Daniel avoids questions about the name, stating things about how the freedom of speech and press work.  The only reasons imaginable for keeping the name, all are for themselves, not the people they affect. It is true changing the name would cause bad PR, and sales could drop dramatically, but those things can be overcome. If their name affects the people who they are referring to in a negative way, then they should change it.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Should the Redskins football team change their name and mascot? Yes, I personally think he should do this. The name is very inappropriate and racist against Native Americans. These are some reasons why they should change it. The term, redskin, is an official racial slur. I know you might say that the name of the team doesn't matter, but even the founder of the team was a majorly racist against everyone. He was forced to draft Africans into his team.  Daniel Schneider said he met tons of native Americans that don't mind being called a redskin. You might say that the native Americans don't care, but 48% of native Americans don't like being called a redskin.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: No, leave it alone.

Where is the evidence that "redskins" is an "official racial term." Also, Dan Snyder isn't the one who forced to draft and African American. Also, the fact that 48% of Native Americans is wrong because that pole ws open to the public and anyone could've answered and swayed the results.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

An ongoing debate with the NFL is that the public and media find that some are offended from the "Washington Redskins" name. The question is whether this name should be changed or not. The Redskins wiki states that it can be very offensive to many and shows a stereotype toward native Americans. In the dictionary it is stated the word redskin as a racial slur. Many native tribes have been unhappy with the name and wanted a name change. Many think of the "Redskins" name and logo as offensive. Their logo sows an Indian with red skin. Some might find that it is a stereotype that all native Americans are like this. Mascots can be very offensive to some. The "Washington Redskins" mascot represents an Indian or Native American. Many natives aren't complete Indians. If someone's football team had a name that was a slur in your race you would be offended too.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Is the term redskin a racial slur people may ask? Me and many others say it is a racial slur would you like to be regarded to by the color of your skin? Some native Americans say the don't mind being called a "redskin" some say it is offensive. The Washington Redskins organization is based on the nations capital is that displaying America as a racially insensitive country?I say the redskins organization should be forced to change their name.
Debate: Native American Mascots 8th
Side: Yes, change it.

Should the "Washington Redskins" change their name and is it offensive to Native Americans? Most people think that the term "Redskins" is a racial slur, and is offensive to Native Americans, while others find the saying honorable and prestige. From what I've gathered the term "redskin" is a racial slur that is offensive to Native Americans. First I think that the Washington "Redskins" is a racial of offense to native Americans because it makes fun of their skin color. Think of it as if a team name makes fun of your skin color as in a different race. People might think that being called a "redskin" is honorable, and respectful, but it is setting them apart from everyone else and saying that they have redskin. I feel that being called a "redskin" is wrong because it makes fun of their nationality. I feel that it is fine if they were to use a different Indian name like for example the "Indians" but to accuse Indians of having redskin is just wrong.