Some feel the name "Redskins" is an anti Native American slur, and there's some merit to that argument. Those who want to get rid of the name are apparently a small and not so vocal minority. How else can you explain Snyder's stance?
Most colleges and universities have jettisoned Indian derived nicknames. The pros have been slow to adopt the concept. The Cleveland Indians, Golden State Warriors, and Atlanta Braves are still around, although both sound less offensive than Redskins.
We still have the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League. Should we still have teams named for killer storms?
While I can't say I'm thrilled with "Redskins," a big part of me still thinks we, especially congress, have bigger things to worry about.
