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For those saying that it was fine 80 years ago, so why not now, here's an article from Charles Krauthammer who explains it better than I can. The gist of it is that words and usage change over time.
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People with an agenda only search for information that supports their side of an issue. Then they use that info to "validate" their stance. Many times, as is the case here, ignoring little things like facts...
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06-13-2014, 06:51 PM | #771 |
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Thanks for the invite, but it's really not necessary. We already see that it's acceptable to some American Indians in this context. See post 752. Are Robert Green and 98% of his tribe too stupid to know they should be offended?
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06-13-2014, 08:26 PM | #772 |
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06-13-2014, 11:05 PM | #773 | |
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Some Native Americans aren't offended. But some are. That's why it's ****ing stupid that in 2014 we still have something as ****ing stupid as "Redskins" as a national sports team in a multi-billion dollar industry like the NFL. Here's where you pull out your erroneous "Eh, some people think they have a right to not be offended" argument. |
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06-13-2014, 11:12 PM | #774 | |
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It's funny how some people think they can tell others what they should or should not be offended by.
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What's strange is I'm not sure that even matters. Does it matter if anyone is offended by it? So you have thick skin and words don't bother you. I think that's great... but does that make a difference whether the word is a slur or not? I don't know. It's possible for something to be inappropriate even if someone isn't offended by it.
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If you either answered honestly or looked up the facts to support this, then take that bullshit they've had to go through and then tell me they shouldn't be offended by the term "Redskins." By fighting for and defending this nickname you have no allegiance to just because of tradition, it's just one more shitty thing to add to this appalling history. Changing the mascot isn't going to improve living conditions or give Indians back their sovereignty, but it sure would at least put thoughts in people's brains that this shit exists. And no, I'm not going to ****ing explain to you why "Redskins" isn't a slur. Red. Skins. Figure it out, patteeu. You're smart. Don't be a ****ing idiot. |
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