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Originally posted by Sistermadly
The argument that tradition should outweight people's desire for positive representations is an interesting one, especially in light of using Native Americans as mascots.
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Well said, S-M.
In Canada, we have our doozies as well:
Edmonton Eskimoes (The correct term is Inuit...Eskimo is a derogatory Cree term to mean eaters of raw meat).
Why did the Washington Bullets become the Washington Wizards? Was it because of gang violence in the DC area that "bullets" seems to suggest?
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