Skins getting heat again over name issue

[Burgold]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

We should take down ALL historical statues and replace them with unicorn, ice cream cone, and tooth fairy statues.

We can all never have our feelings hurt again and live in fantasy land.

We definitely need to change our team name. I'm thinking Washington Willows is nice and peaceful. Plop a tree on that helmet and call it a uniform.

Haaaaaaaaaaa...for some strange reason,I like that!!!

[MTK]

I never really understood the idea of honoring racist generals who were on the wrong side of history. It's like the ultimate participation trophy.

[irish]

Originally Posted by MTK

I never really understood the idea of honoring racist generals who were on the wrong side of history. It's like the ultimate participation trophy.

Agree. Plus they were traitors. Makes no sense to honor traitors.

[SCRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by irish

Agree. Plus they were traitors. Makes no sense to honor traitors.

And proud to be core racists. A fact particularly apparent to the majority of NFL players. Can’t think of anything more objectionable than a statue to a traitor and racist. Wiping out these statues is more than a century overdue.

[irish]

Originally Posted by SCRedskinsFan

And proud to the core racists. A fact particularly apparent to the majority of NFL players. Can’t think of anything more objectionable than a statue to a traitor and racist. Wiping out these statues is more than a century overdue.

Agree 100%

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

I never really understood the idea of honoring racist generals who were on the wrong side of history. It's like the ultimate participation trophy.

Well a lot were to honor the fallen dead of the rebel army, the generals who lead them...other times it was too intimidated black Americans. Were some generals racists? Absolutely, many were across the country...it was different time, different norms and thankfully we moved past that...I think most should come down or be moved to a museum.

Here in Richmond they will be coming down which a lot of people are in favor of which hopefully will bring people together.

[KI Skins Fan]

At that time in history all of America was racist. The only way you could tell one racist general from another was by the color of his uniform coat.

The thought of making war on their families, friends and neighbors was morally repugnant for many career soldiers from southern states.

Just as the Civil War had to happen then, the monuments to Confederate generals must now be removed. Time and tide make it so.

[skinsfaninok]

The team will change the name, it's only a matter of time. Dan will get pressured into it. Honestly go with Warriors, HTTW and can still do braves on the warpath.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

The team will change the name, it's only a matter of time. Dan will get pressured into it. Honestly go with Warriors, HTTW and can still do braves on the warpath.

I don't know why you think that. It's really easy to not give a F what people think. You simply hold up the survey that says the majority of Native Americans don't find the team name offensive. Until that changes your stance is iron-clad. Hold that survey up like double birds in the air.

[sdskinsfan2001]

The only name change I'll remotely accept is to change the name to a specific tribe name, with their approval. And the tribe can help design the logo. It won't be a human depiction. It would be something historic the tribe used or an animal that represents something positive/honorable to them.

If that's not good enough for all the people whining about changing the name, then fuck them, keep the Redskins.

We should be finding positive ways to keep Native Americans represented in our country and it's part of the team history that I don't want to lose.

It would also be a way to partner with that tribe to set up a foundation that donates a certain % of profits to Native American causes. Or part of the sales proceeds from certain items. There are many food options on that front.

[irish]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

The only name change I'll remotely accept is to change the name to a specific tribe name, with their approval. And the tribe can help design the logo. It won't be a human depiction. It would be something historic the tribe used or an animal that represents something positive/honorable to them.

If that's not good enough for all the people whining about changing the name, then fuck them, keep the Redskins.

We should be finding positive ways to keep Native Americans represented in our country and it's part of the team history that I don't want to lose.

It would also be a way to partner with that tribe to set up a foundation that donates a certain % of profits to Native American causes. Or part of the sales proceeds from certain items. There are many food options on that front.

When the name changes there is a zero percent chance it will have anything to do with Native Americans specifically or in general. Its just not going to happen.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by irish

When the name changes there is a zero percent chance it will have anything to do with Native Americans specifically or in general. Its just not going to happen.

Agreed. It's all or nothing.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by irish

When the name changes there is a zero percent chance it will have anything to do with Native Americans specifically or in general. Its just not going to happen.

Then I guess I'll just hate the team name then. That'll be awesome.

I guess the woke people just want Native Americans to be known as the people that own lots of casinos. No references of any kind allowed. Are we going to be offended for them until they're erased from any national relevance? I don't get the end game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I don't know why you think that. It's really easy to not give a F what people think. You simply hold up the survey that says the majority of Native Americans don't find the team name offensive. Until that changes your stance is iron-clad. Hold that survey up like double birds in the air.

I remember at the '91 SB there was a small group of protesters there... so the idea that the name is going to change in time without immense political and social pressure is just crazy. Right now it's just silly woke white people like Florio or Peter King and it's very easy to write them off as crazy liberals.

[skinsfaninok]

Name is horrible but unis and helmets are good