71% Favor the Washington Redskins Keeping Their Nickname.

They should just change it already. It is offensive to some. Plus it is just a shitty name anyway. With the addition of RG3, and a new coach this year, and a shitty season last year, they would have had a great opportunity this summer to rebrand and start "fresh" - and avoid all of this bullshit.

They should just change it. We probably wouldn't be having this discussion if the team name were the 'blackies' or something similar.

This story is proof that PC´ness has gone way way way overboard and when even Stewert begins to go crazy about it and jump on the "they should change it" its even more clear that they should of course keep it.

This is nothing but censorship and censorship is censorship no matter how its done. And any censorship should be stopped at the spot.

Well, there is your answer. If Jacanuk has an opinion on something, the opposite is of course the right thing to do.

Not this crap again. With all the problems in the world this is what people bug about? Keep the name.

Terrible logic. You shouldn't change a name because of that, you will find people offended by anything Some find the name Buccaneers offensive, better change it now.

...right, yeah, because the offense one might get from Buccaneers is equal to that of Redskin...speaking of terrible logic. And that "some" is a race of people, who have every right to find it offensive. Especially given the history they have in this country.

Oh, you mean Chicago Blackhawks?

Way to miss the point by about a lightyear. And not all "Native Americans" are offended by it.

Technically that team was named after the 86th Infantry Division during World War 1, in which the owner at the time was in the past a commander with the 333rd Machine Gun Battalion of it.
Just pointing that out.

And Technically Redskins got their name because they originally were playing out of Fenway park the home of the Boston Red Sox, which made the owner name it Boston Redskins.

But in the end its still all about free speech vs censorship because some native american women found that she was offended by the name. And in any scenario free speech should win.

Might as well get PC on all other "Indian" slurs as well. Change all the little league and minor team names to something less "offensive".

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/17/why-chicago-blackhawks-logo-okay-washington-redskins-racist-149937

I gotta say that as a Native American I am offended by the name Redskins. I'm not a fan of it. I've never called any of my fellow Native Americans a Redskin. Its a name that I've been called by Caucasians before. Among many other slurs including Prairie N*****. When not being called many other slurs I've had guys call me Chief, Brave, and been asked if I had the wampum to afford certain things. A woman went up to me while I was at a bar and raised her hand up and said 'How'. I raised my hand up and said 'How', then lowered it down to shake her and and said, 'are you?' She left humiliated. I've been asked if it was legal for me to be off the reservation. I've faced many a strange scenario in my lifetime and met many different people. And never once has a Native called me a Redskin.

So, you want the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Braves to change their names to? Honest question.

LMAO, most of the people who are "offended" by the name are probably white people being "offended" on behalf of Native Americans. We should poll Native Americans and let that them decide if the name should stick around. I know some people don't think white privilege exists, but being able to be "offended" on behalf of a minority group seems like one hell of a privilege. Just throwing that out there.

Take it back. Native American tribes, yes whole tribes have been mad about this name for decades. Just stop, save yourself the trouble and embarrassment.

Um...unless the government FORCES the Redskins to change their name, then changing their name would be an act of free speech.

It's just like when you're macking on some fly honey in the club, and she gets offended when you compliment her on her big fat ass. You can apologize and then complain about how she was suppressing your free speech, but that'd be bullshit. She didn't make you censor yourself, you did that to yourself. You were free to maintain your stance on her butt being big, and ruin your chances of getting laid. It's not her fault that you thought that potentially getting laid was more important than standing by your words.

This comments and your name is just comical. LOL.

Why? Is it not a privilege for a majority group to act offended on behalf of a minority group? I still think polling Native Americans would be the fairest option here, since the name takes a shot at that particular racial group.

Indians are honored to be remembered in a game that takes bravery and courage. The only people that are offended are those white people who are 1/75th cherokee or from the ACLU.

For the love....It's Native American groups driving this, not white people as they just picked it up. Heck, native american groups have aired commercials about it. Also anybody can act offended for others, even black people who have stated offense.

If native americans are so offended, maybe they should just go back to their own country. Nobody is forcing them to live here.

Damn, and I thought thegerg sucked at trolling.

It's like a blind man looking for a black cat in a dark room that isn't there.

The hell are you talking about?

Hey, at least that was cute.

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It was a cute comment, what? You wanted better trolling, you got it.

I guess it was better trolling. You fooled me. :P

I think they should keep the name. People get offended all the time by stuff, screw 'em.

I'm trying to be sincere when I ask this, but did these incidents occur in your hometown (and does your hometown have a large Native American population) or were you in an area with a small to non-existent Native American population? Only reason I'm asking is I'm from an area with a decent size Native American presence and we've never had incidents such as that. However, when people visit from out of state, I've heard some tourists ask if Native Americans still live in teepees/tepees/tipis and other types of questions. Some of these types of questions I think stem from general ignorance, some general stupidity, and others with racist tones.

But back on topic, the term Redskins reeks of language used several decades ago, kind of the same as saying "colored folk". I can see legitimacy in that. However, I've seen backlash occur for other sporting teams with names and logos that seem perfectly fine; one in particular being the UND Fighting Sioux. It's one thing to have a discussion over a team name such as the Redskins; yet, my hope is that we can separate out good/bad names without too much conflict involved.

Nope have no problem with them. I took offense to being called the names because the guy knew they got on my nerves and kept calling me them even though I'd preferred to be called my own name. Its something along the lines of a jewish guy being called somethingstein or calling a gay guy Nancy or calling someone something they don't want to be called because it annoys them.

@StrifeDelivery: I've been called them growing up and elsewhere. The woman asking me if it was legal for me to be off the reservation was me of course being off the reservation. As for my tribe its kinda big but it opened up a century ago so there is a Caucasian presence there. Really anytime you have a difference in people there will be hatred.

I'm not an idiot, so of course I don't think they should change their name.

Ask Native Americans, don't understand why other races are basically speaking for them..

I'm not an idiot, so of course I think they should change their name.

lol this.

I know this is just rolling but if anyone actually believed this i think somone would have a very good case against the seducational system.

And what do you think the case is about?

A: This is about some Native american Women not suing the club but actually going to court to have the United states Trademark remove the registered trademark or B: This is a club wanting to change their name because they feel like....

So yes the US gov. is actually forcing or trying to force a name change by removing the trademark rights, and i hope i dont have to tell you what something like that means right?

@Jacanuk: This isn't the first time. ... And guess what? redskins won the appeal. What does that telll you?

Well, we have to see , redskins trademark was removed again june 2014 and Redskins first filed the appeal 1.aug so we still have to wait for what decision they get to this time.

But you can be sure that if they uphold the decision it won't be long before this woman and her tribe files their own Redskins trademark and then sells it to the club for a huge amount.

They should change their name. The Chiefs, Braves, and Indians should, too.

If a team name is the biggest concern that Native Americans have right now, that's a good sign.

Also, why are non Native Americans are being asked what they think? It doesn't concern them...It's like asking men if they are offended by a female team called The Bitches...

Just because it doesn't concern them doesn't mean they can't voice their opinion or support. That's not fair. A lot of the pro-gay movement politicians are straight, the Civil Rights movement had whites participating, etc. Native Americans have tons of problems in modern America but movements like changing the Redskins name bring awareness and campaigns for larger issues will come in time. Baby steps, man.

When they basically are the only ones talking about it, it is a bit different...

I would agree with you if we were talking about discrimination against Native Americans but that's not the case. How are we supposed to guess whether a group we are not part of is offended or not?

@fueled-system: I'll need proof of that but even then it wouldn't be the first time other people fought to better the lives of other individuals. It's not like Natives in the US are a large population - they're going to need all the help they can get.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Redskins_name_controversy#Native_Americans_and_organizations_opposed

That's a lot of groups/organizations who oppose the name. I can dig around more but I'm at work right now.

Ok cool now that is different, I just don't like that there are a lot of journalist on espn who are telling people they should be offended by it. I'll support whatever native americans want in this

Then this is why the name should be changed...not because random people think it's offensive to other people. No polls needed on this =)

You are right and then we should also get Blackhawks, Red Sox, Indians, Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox, New England Patriots, Raiders, Vikings (I particular find this offensive to me as a nordic descended who can trace it back to the vikings) particular Cleveland Browns, to change their name as well.

Particular Browns and White Sox is hugely racist.

Also at the same time we should remove those words from the english language also, just to make sure that noone would ever use them again.