On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, D.B. Erickson wrote:
 
> As to the impending(?) change of Miami's mascot, I find it to be just another
> chapter in the Political Correctness Handbook.  Now, if they called
> themselves "The Dirty Redskins" and ascribed to the (once-popular) concept
> that the only good Indian was a dead one, there'd be some rationale for the
> make-over.  I don't find "Redskins" to be demeaning, denigrating, or
> disrepectful, and suspect that the vast majority would agree, though perhaps
> reticent about speaking up about it.
 
Obviously some do, or the issue would not have been raised.  The term
clearly refers to an identifiable group, which does not wish to be
referenced in this manner.
 
Why is basic human decency denigrated as "Political Correctness"?
The term was originally used for the spin some governments put on
unpopular policies.
 
Perhaps they should change their name to the "AOL'ers".   :)
 
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