VolunteerHillbilly
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I started thinking about this topic again while watching the Redskins this weekend. Presumably, if even a significant minority of people in this country were offended by Indian names on sports teams then the teams that are closest to those potential consumers (the professional sports leauges) would lead the way on this issue but you hear nothing but the fringe element demanding that the Redskins, Chiefs, Braves, Indians, etc. change their name and mascot. What this leads me to beleive that that there are not enough people out there in America who care about this issue to even comprise a measurable market share. Now let's turn to the world of college athletics. What is it that makes the NCAA think this is a good idea? It can't be political pressure because there is no evidence to suggest that a majority of people support this. I just don't get it. I also wonder where this will end. I can guarantee you that there are already people who think that somehow animal mascots demean other species and facilitate animal cruelty. And don't think that there is not some group of people who think that using the imagery of their ancestors who fought and died in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War is inherently dishonorable.