FCC considering move to ban NFL Redskins team name

[julius]

Hey, you actually read the history! Too bad you still missed the point.

The Boston Football Braves changed their name to the Redskins because it was close to the Red Sox. They didn't want to lose their indian moniker, so they made it as close to the Red Sox as possible.

Um, actually that is what I said.

Now, ask yourself what color paint did indians typically put on their face before battle? You're almost there. C'mon, you can do it!

What does that have to do with anything? Even if the name wasn't done (initially) as a slur, thats what the name is perceived by some people.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

The Boston Football Braves changed their name to the Redskins because it was close to the Red Sox. They didn't want to lose their indian moniker

i guess the more things change, the more they stay the same

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

And do you think the team name "Redskins" was based on a racial slur?

P.S. There's a right answer here.

It is a racial slur.

In the mid/late 1800's the term 'Redskin' was used in reference to a scalp and/or bounty.

The 'RedSox' defense is asinine.

 

[santeesioux]

There's an underground movement to get the Portland Fire back, because of the Fire emojii.

Get Elena Delle Donne on that team, she's okay looking.

 

[Sinobas]

Well I think it's pretty apparent what they must do. Washington already has the Washington Wizards, so the Redskins should change their name to the Washington Ian Mckellens.

Problem solved. You're welcome.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

The Washington Magnetos, obviously.

 

[Natebishop3]

Fuck it. Keep the name, change the mascot to a potato.

That would actually be hilarious.

 

[maxiep]

It is a racial slur.

In the mid/late 1800's the term 'Redskin' was used in reference to a scalp and/or bounty.

The 'RedSox' defense is asinine.

Thanks for your opinion.

That "defense" happens to be true, BTW.

 

[maxiep]

im pretty sure those are all incredibly insensitive

Why are you being so gay about the topic?

 

[maxiep]

Um, actually that is what I said.


What does that have to do with anything? Even if the name wasn't done (initially) as a slur, thats what the name is perceived by some people.

Is that our bar? That some people may find a term offensive?

Do you think "some people" may be offended by U Penn's "Fighting Quakers" name? I bet there are "some" religious people who think it's blasphemy that New Orleans is names the Saints. I bet I could find "some" fine, liberal folk in New England who find the term "Patriot" offensive.

The FCC can only ban an indecent work. Moreover, the FCC has a specific definition for "indecent". It is as follows: “in context, depicts or describes sexual or excretory activities or organs in a patently offensive manner as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.”

Does that seem to fit the term "Redskins"?

 

[magnifier661]

I think Compton Blackskins has a better ring to it

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I never knew all that about the excretory organs and what not. I'd like to research that a little deeper