Remember when the Washington Redskins became the Washington Commanders? They ditched the old Native American mascot and slapped on a plain old "W." It's a head-scratcher why they'd do that, aside from caving in to the whole "woke" culture that's gaining ground. Interestingly, most polls say that Native Americans aren't actually bothered by the original name. In fact, there's a Native American group that's now running a petition to get the NFL to change the name back to Redskins.
From Discern Report:
The move to make the Washington Redskins change their name to the Commanders was prompted entirely by outrage… from the radical left. Native Americans weren’t offended by the name, as reported in 2020 by Truth Based Media:
This is all part of the divisiveness the radical left is engaging in throughout the nation. Is this a response to outrage? Are Native Americans speaking out and calling the name offensive? Generally, no. In 2016, the Washington Post did a poll to find out if Native Americans were offended by the NFL team’s name. Nine out of ten said they were not. Fast forward to August, 2019, and WaPo tried to do the poll again. After all, “woke” culture has been spreading so they assumed more Native Americans would have come to their senses and realized they’re supposed to be outraged. They weren’t. Once again, nine out of ten Native Americans surveyed were not offended by the name. It’s as if they have better things to do than to cater to radical leftists and their woke demands.
Now, a Native American organization has launched a petition asking the NFL club to change the name back to Redskins. The petition already has over 65,000 signatures. According to their release:
We, are passionate supporters of the Washington Redskins and its rich history. We write to you today as a collective voice, urging you to reconsider the recent name change from the Redskins to the Commanders. We believe that restoring the original name, the Redskins, is the right decision for the team, its loyal fanbase, and the legacy it represents.
The name “Redskins” carries deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance, honoring the bravery, resilience, and warrior spirit associated with Native American culture. It was never intended as a derogatory or offensive term but as a symbol of respect and admiration. Changing the name abruptly disregards the positive legacy that the Redskins name has built over the years and disorients the passionate fans who have invested their emotions, time, and unwavering support in the team.
Honestly, it's not shocking that Native Americans would be in favor of this name change. While liberals jump to being instantly offended by the name, they miss the point that "Redskins" actually carries a deeper significance, honoring the cultural legacy.
The irony is, liberals are the ones pushing for erasing a minority's culture, all in the name of being "woke." Does that even make sense?
