Article #8

Citation:
"Tribe seeks to force NFL Redskins name change." CNN Wire 7 Oct. 2013. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.

Summary:
The Redskins owner has put in his two cents. The NFL commissioner has done the same. Now, the Oneida Indian Nation is weighing in. The Oenidans held a symposium in the nation's capital on Monday, October 7th. Representative Ray Halbritter made it clear that he and his group were clearly offended by the team's name. When asked why they are only going after the Redskins and not the Braves or Indians, he responded by saying that while some names are respectful, some are "a dictionary defined racial epithet." He believes that President Obama being the first President to speak against the name was a historic moment.The Oenidans seem to be in the minority of Native Americans offended by the name.


I believe that the Oenidans have a legitimate say in this case. However, I would like to know why they are offended, as compared to other Native American groups. Most do not take offense, but this takes serious offense from it. They have started radio campaigns against the team for each city the team plays in. I want to know what makes the word so strong for them, and why it isn't strong for others.


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