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Originally posted by aurora_borealis
Playing off that girl, I am Norwegian and having "Viking" as a mascot doesn't bother me. Why? Because we as a people haven't been exploited, decimated and almost wiped out in our own lands.
To be the Devil's Advocate John, how do you feel about the use of "Rebel" and the Stars and Bars for school mascots? My cousins all attended the same "south" side highschool in a town, and they are "The Rebels". A student from another school's team was offended by that and refused to play there until it changed. They ditched the Stars and Bars but they still have "Johnny Reb" as a mascot.
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You said how i feel in that first paragraph. The Confederates were not exploited, decimated, wiped out, taken from their traditional lands, placed into reservations, had their heritage stolen and mocked, etc.
I do think the stars and bars should not be used in any logos. It is highly offensive to fellow Americans and i will honor their wishes that it not be displayed.
Kitso
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