Being from Morris this is a very realistic conversation going forward.That's fair. I'm not really looking for any response. I know I'm capable of a civil conversation about this topic versus slamming my fists and simply saying "why can't y'all just leave my potentially offensive nicknames alone" like the other guy did.
Just feels like you reside in the same camp as most who are as pasty white as you've described. Which is the camp that has never been threatened, been persecuted, herded off their land, or enslaved because of the color of their skin. At least the majority of pasty whites in this country haven't. You find it funny because it's not something that historically you've had to worry about. That's really all I'm getting at. Compassion for other's feelings and values and cultures isn't that hard, stubbornness and lack of understanding of others' cultures, feelings, and values is certainly rampant in this country, however. I'll let it go at that. Enjoy that hoodie, my guy.
Let me ask, are you Native American? Does this offend you personally? Or are you just another pasty white person telling me and others how we should feel about a completely separate group of people?
To the best of my knowledge there has been no outcry from any Native Americans in the Northern Illinois area that have come forward and said that they were offended or felt threatened by the Redskin name. For most people that have gone through Morris Community High School it is a designation of great pride to be a Redskin. In my time in school it was never mocked, belittled, or looked down upon. It is something that is carried throughout the community. There are two youth football programs and one is called the Chiefs and the other the Warriors. One of the Jr. High's used to be called the Braves.