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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Do You Know the History Behind the Name ‘Washington Redskins’?

Do you know the history of the Washington Redskins? As the issue becomes increasingly contentious — with many claiming the name is racist or discriminatory and pushing for a change — Glenn Beck tackled the issue head-on Friday.

“Ninety percent of Native Americans feel that the name isn’t offensive and shouldn’t be changed,” Beck remarked, echoing a letter written by the Redskins owner Dan Snyder to fans. “Students at primarily Native American schools all across America wear the name with pride, and say now they’re afraid they might lose the name. At Kingston Oklahoma high school, which is 58 percent Native American, the name ‘Redskins’ has been worn by its students for 104 years. In fact, ‘Redskins’ was a name first used by Native Americans.”

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Redskins is a tribute and Obama thinks offering a tribute to them may insult and offend Muslims so he is using the power of the Federal Government to extort the team owner into changing the name because he didn't donate money to the 20 million dollar Islamic center being built near the stadium.
That's it, that's the story.

Anonymous said...

Glenn, please don't let the facts and truth get in the way of "Agenda"! After all, without this White Elephant, Congress would have nothing to do but look at our murderous actions in Croatia and 16 other foreign countries!

Jeesh!

Anonymous said...

The only people offended by the name "Redskins" are whiny, white, Liberal sissies.

Anonymous said...

well then, cracker barrel needs to change its' name too. I feel it is degrading and a threat to white people.

Anonymous said...

change the name, the redskins record over the last 20 years is an insult to every American!
how about the Washington whoremongers! That name fits the nations capitol better than anything else!