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I think the mascots should go. It's actaully kind of sad, because if a team does not get the money they want or a new stadiumm, they are quick to threaten to move to another city. But, when asked to change the name to something more appropriate, all of a sudden there is all this history, or "respect" (?) or value in the name of the mascot.
The Cleveland Indian mascot is QUITE offensive. The name Redskins is offensive enough. Also, if you go to Fighting Illini or Seminoles games, they have the mascot with a full headress and warrior paint acting a fool doing backflips etc. Not to mention the tomahawk chop and the warrior call. Its all quite derisive. I think the teams won't lose a single fan if the name was changed to something more appropraite.
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