NATIVE AMERICANS DON’T SEEM TO CARE ‘WASHINGTON REDSKINS'

[da24]

“Nine in 10 Native Americans say they are not offended by the Washington Redskins name, according to a new Washington Post poll that shows how few ordinary Indians have been persuaded by a national movement to change the football team’s moniker. The survey of 504 people across every state and the District reveals that the minds of Native Americans have remained unchanged since a 2004 poll by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found the same result. Responses to The Post’s questions about the issue were broadly consistent regardless of age, income, education, political party or proximity to reservations. Among the Native Americans reached over a five-month period ending in April, more than 7 in 10 said they did not feel the word ‘Redskin’ was disrespectful to Indians. An even higher number — 8 in 10 — said they would not be offended if a non-native called them that name. The results — immediately celebrated by team owner Daniel Snyder and denounced by prominent Native American leaders — could make it that much harder for anti-name activists to pressure Redskins officials, who are already using the poll as further justification to retain the moniker.” [WashPost]

[sportsjock]

American Indians are being used by the PC crowd as self appointed spokesmen.
The non-Indians have long decided who is offended and who isn't and manufactured the overused term 'native American'.
Studies have shown they prefer to be referred to as American Indians.
Turns out the Indians are actually proud of their physical differences....imagine that.
The results were essentially the same when polling was conducted as to what percentage were offended by Chief Wahoo.

Hats off team owner Dan Snyder for standing his ground and keeping the longtime, historic nickname that is the Redskins.