Redmen

[Auld Phart]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

My opinion is I wish the public would get this upset about shit that actually affects our daily lives, like endless warring, the national debt, our failing education system, etc.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

That's how the system is supposed to work.

 

[TheParser]

I know nothing about Connecticut.

But I do know that in 2020 America, we should not say anything that unnecessarily offends anyone.

If some Native Americans oppose the term "Redmen," then stop using it.

I think that the term "Redskins" for that football team is much more offensive. I am guessing that eventually that name will be changed.

 

[petro]

Typically teams want a tough name with a warrior image.
While the mascots may appear a caricature the team name is intended to be seen as tough and an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

Maybe they should give up the names as all the whining has effectively erased that tough image of a warrior fighting a superior force with a victimhood mentality instead.

Best part was years ago when liberal flake Jane Fonda proudly did the tomahawk chop at the Twins and Braves World series.

A name the team still carries and is now owned by LibertyMedia.
Very interesting how much this company has interests in.
Asset List

 

[petro]

OMG.
The Peanut Farmer did it too.

Why, Jimmy, why are you so racist?

 

[rightwinger]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

I know nothing about Connecticut.

But I do know that in 2020 America, we should not say anything that unnecessarily offends anyone.

Why?

 

[Auld Phart]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Just change the name from redmen to pinkmen and problem solved.

 

[rightwinger]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

 

[task0778]

I think we are trying too hard to be PC; we got bigger and more important issues to deal with than this. And in my view, references to native Americans is being done out of respect. What's so bad about that?

 

[Auld Phart]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

Did you read the article?

"Still, Raymond Wood II, a Native American and longtime Republican town councilman, said he supported the Redmen name."

 

[bluzman61]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

Liberals really HAVE lost their minds. Insanity at its finest. It's nice to see sanity was restored and the name was reinstated.

 

[Natural Citizen]

My opinion is I wish the public would get this upset about shit that actually affects our daily lives, like endless warring, the national debt, our failing education system, etc.

eeeyep.

 

[rightwinger]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

Did you read the article?

"Still, Raymond Wood II, a Native American and longtime Republican town councilman, said he supported the Redmen name."

“Longtime Republican town councilman”

 

[Auld Phart]

Officials Called 'Redmen' a Racist Mascot. Then Voters Weighed In.

"In July, the school board in a small Connecticut town called Killingly took what local officials said was a long-overdue step: removing the name of the school mascot, Redmen, which some Native Americans have deemed racist."

Seems voters didn't like that move.

"Residents, apparently angered by the removal of the Redmen mascot, flocked to the polls in November and gave Republicans control of the town council and school board.

The new school board quickly voted to rescind the Redhawks name. And this week, at a contentious five-hour meeting, the board voted 5-4 to reinstate Redmen, which first became the school mascot in 1939."

Thoughts?

(or should I say, 'opinions'?)

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

Did you read the article?

"Still, Raymond Wood II, a Native American and longtime Republican town councilman, said he supported the Redmen name."

“Longtime Republican town councilman”

only repeating the part you like?

Didn't " Raymond Wood II, a Native Amerian " make an impression on you?

 

[rightwinger]

They should just call themselves “The Negroes “ and be done with it

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

Did you read the article?

"Still, Raymond Wood II, a Native American and longtime Republican town councilman, said he supported the Redmen name."

“Longtime Republican town councilman”

only repeating the part you like?

Didn't " Raymond Wood II, a Native Amerian " make an impression on you?

Republican is all you need to know

 

[Auld Phart]

you associate the term Redmen with negroes?

In terms of being offensive
RedHawks is a fine name, why keep a name that offends a race?

Did you read the article?

"Still, Raymond Wood II, a Native American and longtime Republican town councilman, said he supported the Redmen name."

“Longtime Republican town councilman”

only repeating the part you like?

Didn't " Raymond Wood II, a Native Amerian " make an impression on you?

Republican is all you need to know

No, that's all YOU need to know.

 

[Godboy]

I know nothing about Connecticut.

But I do know that in 2020 America, we should not say anything that unnecessarily offends anyone.

If some Native Americans oppose the term "Redmen," then stop using it.

I think that the term "Redskins" for that football team is much more offensive. I am guessing that eventually that name will be changed.

Since when do native Americans decide the names of schools that arent anywhere near their reservations? Let the district decide.