There is nothing wrong with you posting this, so please don't listen to critics. I see nothing wrong with the name Indians; I definitely see how Native Americans could have a problem with the Chief Wahoo logo. I went to a high school in a town named after an Indian chief, and we were called the Indians. We meant no disrespect, to the contrary, we were very proud of the heritage. Whatever your view, using multiple profanities in public is ridiculous, and shows the lack of character of the person using them.
I'm a Beaver County person too! The school I was referring to was Monaca. Thanks for your comment.
Monaca and Rochester. Both tough competition to compete against in FB!
There are so many more important issues that native Americans should be concerned with, including poverty, education etc.
and land thieves
Yep...totally agree. IMHO, it is great that these Native Americans have a voice. At some point, you have to wonder what is noise and what is a legit protest. I understand protesting "redskins". Are there people upset that the "Heat" feel bad that Miami is portrayed as such a hot place in the summer? Do Twins protest Minnesota or is Pittsburg incorrectly labeled as blue collar by the "Steelers?"This video wasn't from a Cleveland paper - it was submitted to Deadspin (and yes, they have an agenda) from someone at the game. I agree this is a case of catching a few bad apples acting inappropriately and certainly the majority of fans who go to games aren't going to even bother with any engagement.
As for the other side of the coin, I also agree some Native American groups use the protest of sports team names as a vehicle to advance other items on their agenda. I personally do not see any issue with the name 'Indians' - I do have an issue with the logo. Similarly, I think 'Braves' or 'Seminoles' is appropriate and respectful. I do not think 'Redskins' is appropriate though. Anyway, if I'm an owner the way you take the teeth out of all of this is simply change the name and logo. Done and done. Then what? Protest the appropriation of Native American names for rivers and towns? There has to be a balance.
As an aside, has there ever been any protest over the Indian motorcycle?
Cleveland? Cuyahoga County? Overwhelmingly and almost unanimously supports a single party.....for decades...the home of Dennis Kucinich and Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
I bet you do your best work on your knees
Hey...I'm Irish and don't feel marginalized by Notre Dame.
FLAG.
This video wasn't from a Cleveland paper - it was submitted to Deadspin (and yes, they have an agenda) from someone at the game. I agree this is a case of catching a few bad apples acting inappropriately and certainly the majority of fans who go to games aren't going to even bother with any engagement.
As for the other side of the coin, I also agree some Native American groups use the protest of sports team names as a vehicle to advance other items on their agenda. I personally do not see any issue with the name 'Indians' - I do have an issue with the logo. Similarly, I think 'Braves' or 'Seminoles' is appropriate and respectful. I do not think 'Redskins' is appropriate though. Anyway, if I'm an owner the way you take the teeth out of all of this is simply change the name and logo. Done and done. Then what? Protest the appropriation of Native American names for rivers and towns? There has to be a balance.
As an aside, has there ever been any protest over the Indian motorcycle?
This video wasn't from a Cleveland paper - it was submitted to Deadspin (and yes, they have an agenda) from someone at the game. I agree this is a case of catching a few bad apples acting inappropriately and certainly the majority of fans who go to games aren't going to even bother with any engagement.
As for the other side of the coin, I also agree some Native American groups use the protest of sports team names as a vehicle to advance other items on their agenda. I personally do not see any issue with the name 'Indians' - I do have an issue with the logo. Similarly, I think 'Braves' or 'Seminoles' is appropriate and respectful. I do not think 'Redskins' is appropriate though. Anyway, if I'm an owner the way you take the teeth out of all of this is simply change the name and logo. Done and done. Then what? Protest the appropriation of Native American names for rivers and towns? There has to be a balance.
As an aside, has there ever been any protest over the Indian motorcycle?
As of this year, the mascot is gone. This was an agreement between the Tribe and MLB. Last year was the mascot's 'farewell tour'. This year, Wahoo is taillights. But the MLB all-star game will be in CLE this year. So I am not sure what they are protesting now. I suspect that they are sad to see Wahoo go. Why? If gave them a platform to shine a light on the real problems of being a native american. Now, it rings more hallow.
