Redskins Controversy is a Joke

It was announced yesterday that Dan Snyder lost the patent rights to the name: "Washington Redskins".  This follows along the continual call for Snyder to change the name of his NFL team.  Snyder's team began in 1932 as the Boston Braves and the following year became the Boston Redskins. In 1937, they moved to Washington where they have been the Washington Redskins for 76 years. 

The Redskins organization has never demeaned Native Americans. There emblem is the picture of a proud Native American. The name of their fight song is "Hail to the Redskins."  Yet, the political correct police want the name change. The same PC police who have had the Cleveland Indians hide Chief Wahoo. What a joke. 

The Redskin organization has been a signature franchise in the NFL.  Generation of fans in the D.C and Virginia area have followed this team known as the Redskins. If changing the name of this team would eliminate racism toward Native Americans and give them greater opportunities then by all means change the name. But we know that's not the case. 

I hope Dan Snyder sticks to his guns. That organization and the NFL have not discriminated against Native Americans. When I think of the Washington Redskins I think of a proud franchise.  When will enough be enough?? Will the Cleveland Indians be next?? How about the Atlanta Braves??  Let's not forget the Chicago Blackhawks. Instead of worrying about the name of a football team, maybe the focus should be on what can be done for the Native Americans who live in poverty on Native land throughout the country.