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dwasson
08-12-2005, 08:28 AM
(2005-08-12) -- The nationwide campaign to drum American Indians out of the public square chalked up another win this week as NORAD announced it would stop using Indian names to describe its air defense exercises. This follows last week's decision by the NCAA to ban Indian mascots from its college sports tournaments.

"Naming things after Indians gives these tribal people recognition that they don't deserve," said an unnamed spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). "After all, we conquered them and occupied their land. Why give them the honor that comes from naming stuff after them as if they were brave, victorious warriors. They lost. Do you really want your children emulating a bunch of losers?"

In related news, the Indiana state legislature today will take up debate on a measure to change the state's name to Caucasia.
STLR FN
08-12-2005, 08:31 AM
^^^^:laugh:^^^^ .
MERCMAN
08-12-2005, 08:41 AM
In related news, the Indiana state legislature today will take up debate on a measure to change the state's name to Caucasia

Hmm, I thought it was going to be changed to Redneckia!! :) :lol:
Cheeseheadbob
08-12-2005, 09:14 AM
Redneckia is already on the floor for a vote in Minnesota! :D
In related news, the Indiana state legislature today will take up debate on a measure to change the state's name to Caucasia

Hmm, I thought it was going to be changed to Redneckia!! :) :lol:
stormtroopin'
08-12-2005, 12:23 PM
"Iowa" I think is from Ioway....just rename it CORN.:coffee:
Sactown
08-12-2005, 02:40 PM
"Iowa" I think is from Ioway....just rename it CORN.:coffee:
Isn't corn a native crop? Then it is offensive also. As a Scandinavian-American I find all teams and mascots that use viking names and imagery to be offensive. Now that I think of it, I feel that Marauder is a dis at my ancestors. Where does this PC BS stop?
dwasson
08-12-2005, 02:43 PM
I'd be upset at Notre Dame but I figure that they met my Uncle Tommy.
stormtroopin'
08-12-2005, 03:16 PM
Isn't corn a native crop? Then it is offensive also. As a Scandinavian-American I find all teams and mascots that use viking names and imagery to be offensive. Now that I think of it, I feel that Marauder is a dis at my ancestors. Where does this PC BS stop?You're correct...I almost accidently called it Maize.

Everyday I'm offended by the tone of my voice, what I see in the mirror, and the smell of my s**t (I know it stinks...and it's always going to). :lol:
Rob1559
08-12-2005, 07:13 PM
Shouldn't Indiana be renamed Klaniana since it was the biggest Klan state in the Union?