[langleyparkjoe]

I voted No that it will never change.

Do I have a problem with the name, no I personally don't.
Do some other people, sure and it's understandable.

If the DC mayor doesn't want the "Redskins" to be in DC because of the name, OH WEEEEELLLL.. DC Area MD is here and DC Area VA is here.



If they do change it though, I 100% want Warriors. I mean, changing it to Warriors during the "No-QB" years would've been the dumbest thing to do but now that we have a playoff team it would make sense.

LOL@No-QB years.. ya'll realize how long that is???

[StorminMormon86]

Where's Marion Barry when you need him?

[gushogs]

I'll come down to $$$$. The REDSKINS franchise is one of the most expensive in sports worldwide. Changing the name and getting the new one back to what the REDSKINS brand name is today will take million$$$. Don't see that happening.

HaiL

[aswas71788]

[HTTRRG3ALMO]

"Courtney Tucker" a contributor on Bleacher Report posted this comment I thought was great. Hope its ok to quote someone else's work on here:

"I understand today’s sensitivity, but historical context is needed. The term "redskins" was descriptive, not racist in nature. Native American skin is not red at all, but may be perceived to be darker than "white" skin or lighter than "black" skin, that is, brown or tanned. The Eastern woodland Native Americans of the 1740-1790 era often used the color red to project strength, bravery or value. Warriors would paint their faces and chests red before battle to indicate and reinforce their courage. They would even paint captives red to show their value, whether they were "white" captives or from other tribes. British colonists referred to attacking warriors as "redskins" not as an insult, but because that is what they saw coming at them during a battle. Instead of the “redcoats are coming,” the alarm was the “redskins are coming.” I believe the origins of the team name as adopted in Boston explained that the desire of the team was to honor Native Americans by reflecting their strength, resolve and courage in the team’s football players. The name was intended to be flattering, not insulting. It is not racist. Intent is important. The team must take care not to use feathers or headdresses that have religious or ceremonial implications for Native Americans as other teams have done. I see no reason why the name cannot continue to be used, carefully and respectfully. If it must be changed, I suggest a George Washington era related name like Minutemen or Colonials, if others who may have those names trademarked agree. We would have to rewrite some of the fight song, however."

[Redskin in Canada]

Obviously there are no more problems or issues with the management and government of DC including all of its public services for a Major to shift his attention from those IMPORTANT issues to ... the name of an NFL franchise???!!!

Having said that ... I wold like to keep the name for many reasons, including the fact that the name is NOT racist as some imply and also due to respect for tradition. HOWEVER, may I remind all of us that our names was BRAVES many years ago?

I would not be upset if we went back to become the Washington Braves with the same logo.

[HTTRRG3ALMO]

[Irn-Bru]

[HTTRRG3ALMO]

[The Hogster]

[Irn-Bru]

It's documented that Redskin for the team originally was a reference to war paint. I don't think people are mad about the original intentions — only that now "Redskin" is perceived as a racial slur.

[RG3peat]

I say to political correctness...Its offending to me to call politics "correct" when it is FAR from it.... Lets strip ALL team names that have ALL notion of Native Americans....lets strip ALL casinos of their names and then let them piss and moan that they aren't recognized WHAT SO EVER and see how THAT sits.

[Irn-Bru]

Check your PMs, RG3peat.

[LORD GIBBS]

Im sitting there watching TMZ they were talking about our name good lord This Mayor Gray is something else

[tribeofjudah]

POLITICAL - CORRECTNESS............is an OXYMORON