The Rebels, Redskins, Braves, and Seminoles, what should we do with these names?
It would seem to me, teams do not take on a name unless the name they are taking is one they feel they can be proud of. "Redskins"? They take it as a badge of honor. Do mascots imitate sacred dances? That is wrong, but I wonder that they need to be offended at the use of the name, "Redskin."
Just the same, if it does offend them, change it. Honor them in their desire. Changing it is not that big of a deal.
"Rebels"? If that name was taken from the Civil War, yes, it is offensive. You are honoring those who fought to keep slavery in effect.
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