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What’s in a Name? 0

In the Idaho State Journal, Mike Murphy wades into a dispute over the “Redskins” name of a local high school team. After noting that a local Republican state representative defended the name because it “honors” Native Americans and because “tradition is important,” he responds

First, one can toss out the absurd claim that using the ‘Redskins’ moniker honors Native Americans. Braves, Chiefs, Warriors, maybe. But Redskins? No way. If what Rep. Christensen claims is true, perhaps he would support changing his alma mater’s mascot to Honkies, in honor of all white dudes.

Follow the link for the full skewering.

I tip my hat to Mr. Murphy for a marvelously-turned phrase.

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