>
>The Miami Tribe supported the University's decision to keep the current
>nickname.  They felt that the University reflects a positive image on the Miami
>Tribe and the nickname is not used in a derogatory manner.
>
>If you argued to change the nickname, wouldn't you similarly have to argue to
>change the name of the school?
>
 
Not necessarily.  Is there a more derogatory name for Native Americans than
"Redskins"?  Is there a difference between a team called the Washington
Redskins and the New York Niggers?  Most schools try and be very sensitive
to the issue.  It is the insensitive fans who dress up and might be
unkowingly commiting  sacrilege against some Indian ceremony that are the
problem.  Indian mascots perpetuate stereotypes.  Schools try and fix this,
which is good.  So, names like Maimi or Illni aren't offensive, just
perpetuate the image of Indians you saw in the movies as a kid.  I find
names like "Redskins" and "Niggers" offensive.  Every person and every band
of Indians have their own opinions.  The Cherokee make those damn foam
rubber tomahawks for the Braves and it appears the Maimi don't mind
"Redskins".  Most Native Americans I know don't mind the names, but they do
mind Joe Sixpack wearing face paint and doing war chants.
 
Brad
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