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Column: Nation in denial about racism of mascots
Monday, November 21, 2005
"For some Native Americans, the birth of a white buffalo signifies prayers heard and consciousness raised. Several such births have been reported in recent years, and the prophesized enlightenment could take many forms. A new name for Washington's professional football team sure would be a welcome sign.
To illustrate the offensiveness of the name Redskins, I wrote a column Nov. 14 about an imaginary football game between the Whiteys and the Darkies. Of the responses I received, one stood out. Fellow Post columnist Marc Fisher, writing in this space Thursday, noted that my effort was "a strong appeal to our sense of fairness." Then he added: "But it was based on a fallacy."
Notice how quickly that compliment gets undercut. And Marc's claim that names such as Redskins are complimentary doesn't even last that long."
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William "Lone Star" Dietz Research:
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Waggoner: Reclaiming James One Star (Indian Country Today 2004)
Appeals Court Decision:
Pro-Football,
Inc. v. Harjo (July 15, 2005)
Lower Court Decision:
Pro-Football,
Inc. v. Harjo (September 30, 2003)
Patent and Trademark Office Ruling:
Trademark
Trial and Appeal Board (1999)
Relevant Links:
Redskins -
http://www.redskins.com
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