Native American Mascots

Honestly, I had never heard of the controversy around the use of Native American Mascots until the topic was assigned to my group for the debate. At first I was like “okay this is going to be a stupid topic”, but the more I researched, I the more I realized that people had been seriously offended and lives had been changed by the use of these mascots. I don’t know why they don’t just eliminate them since, as an opposing argument states, they are the last ethnic minority allowed to be made fun of in public. If the exception is not socially acceptable for any other minority, how are Native Americans any different? One reason could be because they are really not considered a real ethnic group for some reason. There are hundreds of thousands in our society, I’m not quite sure why they aren’t taken seriously. Some arguments for the use of American Mascots claim that they are honoring their history and tradition. This is complete bull because if you read anything about their history it is full of oppression, demobilization and murder. So, the solution is simple!! Stop using Native American mascots, and everyone will be happy!!!!!! This should not be an issue!

Lyndsay Eden

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