Native American sports mascots aren't so awful as people make them out to be. I mean, we caricature other people in sports, such as vikings, mountaineers, pioneers, cowboys, etc. without much controversy at all. And it's not like we are making out the Natives to be the bad guys:...

+154 Native American sports mascots aren't so awful as people make them out to be. I mean, we caricature other people in sports, such as vikings, mountaineers, pioneers, cowboys, etc. without much controversy at all. And it's not like we are making out the Natives to be the bad guys: they become the heroes for the local sports fans. amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I agree completely, but Redskins is pretty derogatory

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah, I'm definitely more in favor of specific native mascots, such as Seminoles, Aztecs, Chippewas, etc. because they pay direct homage and respect to specific people. Broader terms such as "Indians" or "Redskins" tend to stereotype all of the native population, which isn't really fair. Interestingly enough, the majority (91%) of Natives polled were not offended by the Washington Redskins nickname. Goes to show that the political correctness war is often waged against extra-sensitive white people or outside parties, and not by those at the center of the conflict itself.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Very true. I don't mind it personally, but I could understand if people found it offending.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

At WKU, we don't even know what our mascot is.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I agree that it's not a problem but at my school one of our rivals are the Indians and some students made a sign that said "send them on a trail of tears." That is inappropriate.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

yea, it is

by Anonymous 13 years ago

the mascot of my high school is the Indians. of course, i live in Georgia where people don't flip a shit about these things

by Anonymous 13 years ago