Breaking News on team name

I pretty much avoid the debate over the name because I feel like it is an issue that will work itself out eventually, but I do think you could keep the name if you just changed the logo out from a native america guy.

Someone was being funny and suggest changing it to a potato.

I also would be fine if they just shortened it from "Redskins to 'Skins since a lot of people say that already.

I LOVE that!

http://bay.ifas.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Prized-red-snapper-Photo-by-Keith-Mille-FL-Fish-and-Wildlife-Commission.jpg

The name "redskins" wasn't a slur when it originated. It's not used that way now by Washington fans.

It was used as a slur by novelists and later movie studios, some copyright holders in the "entertainment industry" thereof probably still having deep pockets?

So why not go after the people who profited from using the name as an insult, rather than the fans cheering FOR the Redskins today?

The name "redskins" wasn't a slur when it originated. It's not used that way now by Washington fans.

It was used as a slur by novelists and later movie studios, some copyright holders in the "entertainment industry" thereof probably still having deep pockets?

So why not go after the people who profited from using the name as an insult, rather than the fans cheering FOR the Redskins today?



'Redskins' Is Officially a Dictionary-Defined Racial Slur—in All Cases - ICTMN.com (http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/07/02/redskins-officially-dictionary-defined-racial-slur-all-cases-155614)

I say change the logo to the R and keep redskins or change to warriors. But hopefully it never changes

NEVER!! Love the indian
Warrior, plus he has Joey T. And Matthew McConaughey's profile.

The organization should just stop using the word Redskins. Dont drop it just dont use it anymore. Call them Washington or Washington Football and keep the uniforms and logo the same.

Hey don't steal my idea! :)

This was a separate Trademark case as the Redskins' case, but struck down for the same reasons. It figures to apply to the Redskins.

The unconstitutional ruling took place in US District court. It could still go to the appellate level, and after that if the Supreme Court decides it wants to hear it, it could go there. So no, it's not over.

But this is a huge blow to anybody hoping to force a team name change. It doesn't take a constitutional scholar to understand how the government refusing trademarks for this reason is a violation of First Amendment rights.

I'll just throw out an alternate idea I had.
Let Dan meet with a few or a tribe leader or whatever you want to call them and get their permission and grace to change to the name to the name of their tribe. You dont change the logo, just the name.
So you could have -

The Washington Algonquin
The Washington Cherokees
The Washington Iroquois
etc
etc

bad thing about all of this is ..the better the Redskins do the more this becomes a issue ..IF the Skins can go deep into the playoffs this will become a loud roar.