Dr. Tigerchik wrote:
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On this we can agree to disagree. I prefer re-education, over banishment.
No one is being banished. The indigenous people still live in the community, and they're happy that they will no longer be stereotyped. No amount of education would, in their opinion, make up for the stereotypical mascot we had, and that's why it had to go. We're also working on the district's adherence to the law to educate students about Native Americans. THEY are the people being stereotyped - THEY get to choose. People are not mascots; it is dehumanizing to put them at the same level as dogs etc. The research is VERY clear that Native American mascots hamper children's intellectual and social development - the American Psychological Association, American Sociological Association, and other professional bodies have done extensive lit reviews and issued position statements to that effect. Kids grow up with stereotypical images of Native Americans. Would it be ok with you to have the Jews be a school mascot? The N******? I suspect not. The same is true here. You seem to be late to the party... I WANT THE FIGHTING WHITIES.. I'll settle for the FIGHTING Europeans though.
I know your talking H.S. and we were talking College which to me is 2 very different things.
Your post either through ignorance or purpose twists some of my words and meanings, and I don't feel like having a debate on this with you now.
So as I said I will agree to disagree. -- I can tell you far more people in this area knew of and about the Hurons when Eastern Michigan was the Hurons, now there the .. eagles/falcons I don't know but the Tribe lost a lot of attention and free publicity. The Chippewa nation, seems to be doing a good job, the University cracked down years ago on all the things your talking about, and got with the tribal elders to make it a positive for all. There is no reason ZERO why a mascot should be viewed as a negative thing, they are celebrated. Your right, I cant imagine a school using ethnicity as a mascot.
Notre Dame -- FIGHTING IRISH
Mich. State Univ -- SPARTANS
Case Western Reserve Univ -- SPARTANS
UCLA -- TROJANS
Oh I am sure there will be other folks to add more so sure you want the Jews to be a mascot no problem.. How about the Rolling Rabbi's LOVE IT. Maybe someone want the Fondeling Priest.. er well maybe not..
ah shit now you got me Googling
New York Knicks -- short for Knickerbockers refers to dutch settlers of New York
OH NO there is the Allen Americans in Texas.. we all should be offend.. I hear these days they all put on Orange wigs and grab some... before games.
And everyone in Houston is offended by the Texans Lets all be glad there are not any teams called the Yankees now that would really piss off us Northerners. Then there are the Americans in Rochester New York
So as not to neglect our Moose Loving, Maple syrup cartel friends to the North are you offended by the Canadians from Montreal (and no I don't mean offended by their hockey skills or lack there off)
Lets all raise a pitchfork against the Boston Celtics.. While we are at it.
Hmm is the Pharaohs offensive (Egyptian football team)
We also have the Brooklyn Italians
Oh shit now I have to be offended as I am a descendant from this group.. the Vikings.
The England Saxons will be looking for a new mascot in Rugby next year.
In California of all places we have the "Mighty Arabs"
California also has the Athenians Well save myself if you want a list of teams derived from Greeks and Romans just go here; https://en.wikipedia.org/...fter_Greek_antiquity Another Michigan school the Albion Britons
or the Ragin' Cajun's of Louisiana
then there are the Dutchman.. and 2 Flying Dutchman.
Lots of Gaels also.. had to google what they are
OH my the list of Fighting Scots and Highlanders is just way to long to get into
don't forget the Wayne State Tartans.. and others who use that. (actually I think Wayne state may have changed LOL they did to.. The Warriors )
I kinda like the Idaho Vandals
Spartans got their own page
anyhow.. enough fun ..
Oh I know lavander room and all but here is the source of my new found knowledge.
https://en.wikipedia.org/...eam_and_mascot_names
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Triathlete since 9:56:39 AM EST Aug 20, 2006.
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