They didn't say anything about the Redskins name.Okay SCOTUS says you can trademark racist names, they didn't say the name isn't racist.
So, congratulations I guess.
I know.They didn't say anything about the Redskins name.
Blasphemy!!!You're living in a bubble, then. There are lots and lots of people out there who think the name is fine and are actively opposed to changing it. A huge, overwhelming majority of Native Americans do not consider the name offensive.
It's the first one that turned up on Google. I don't follow the Redskins thread.rude classless thugs said:I didn't click on the link, but is this a new poll or rather the same discredited poll that was shot down repeatedly for methodology problems in the Redskins thread?
The you're not a real native argument?rude classless thugs said:I didn't click on the link, but is this a new poll or rather the same discredited poll that was shot down repeatedly for methodology problems in the Redskins thread?
I think the respondents were asked to self identify as Native Americans, but no actual proof required...much like Elizabeth Warren, so draw your own conclusions as to the validity.The you're not a real native argument?
Butcher Babies might be close to Push the Baby Over the Cliff.Trying to think of the most offensive name someone can come up with for a band, team, or group. Someone is going to push this baby way over the cliff.
I bet there's a thread for that. Is it really necessary to stalk him in this one? Perhaps you could try to stay on topic instead.Do you believe the government should regulate marriage and bathroom usage?
That's not even remotely close to what he said.Blasphemy!!!
A bunch of white dudes on a message board are offended. Who cares what the Native Americans think???!!!
Huh? I'm not stalking anybody and this thread is about the government's reach regarding moral issues.I bet there's a thread for that. Is it really necessary to stalk him in this one? Perhaps you could try to stay on topic instead.
Question for you. It has probably been a decade or so since you and I went around and around along these lines in an abortion thread. And over the years I have admitted that there are many traps where I exhibit hypocrisy. But if I were to argue that imposing morality was not in and of itself a legitimate "state interest" would you tell me that I am wrong?Huh? I'm not stalking anybody and this thread is about the government's reach regarding moral issues
Don't all owners have that protection?LOL at "weaponize government." Enforcing trademarks is "weaponizing government" in restraint of speech. Dan Snyder now has the right to employ the power of the federal government to prevent others from using the phrase "Washington Redskins" in commerce.
GoldenplaneTrying to think of the most offensive name someone can come up with for a band, team, or group. Someone is going to push this baby way over the cliff.
FWIW, that's a bit of a "finger on the scales" poll. If the only two options you give people are "do you find this offensive or does it not bother you," they're gonna trend towards the passive answer. Nobody wants to look like they're oversensitive. I'm Jewish and if you asked me that same question about a team called the Kikes or whatever I'd probably say "eh, whatever, I've got bigger problems," but it should still be obvious that the name is not acceptable. The better question in that survey is probably the question of whether you feel it's disrespectful or not, where over 20% of Native Americans said it was. Personally that's enough for me to think it should be changed, but YMMV. I'd love to see someone ask Native Americans the simple question "would you prefer the team change its name or leave it as Redskins" and see those results.You're living in a bubble, then. There are lots and lots of people out there who think the name is fine and are actively opposed to changing it. A huge, overwhelming majority of Native Americans do not consider the name offensive.
(If I were Dan Snyder, I would change the name because it's a distraction. But maybe he prefers that people focus on this issue, as opposed to the team's on-the-field results).
That's the irony though right? People are all for free speech when they are only offending brown people.Trying to think of the most offensive name someone can come up with for a band, team, or group. Someone is going to push this baby way over the cliff.
Not really. But I think you know that. Whatever. Have at it.Huh? I'm not stalking anybody and this thread is about the government's reach regarding moral issues.
Red!That's the irony though right? People are all for free speech when they are only offending brown people.
Which IS the progressive movement. Or "left". As opposed to more traditional liberals.
Furry Balls Plopped Menacingly on the Table, Inc.Trying to think of the most offensive name someone can come up with for a band, team, or group. Someone is going to push this baby way over the cliff.