Have you ever noticed that such protests never occurred until either Cleveland or Atlanta made it to the World Series?
I do not recall hearing anything when Washington won the Super Bowl or when Chicago won the Stanley Cup.
From this one might assume that I am not sympathetic to Native Americans. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I guess the protests are aimed, naturally, at the biggest audiences.
Now, I have always viewed the Braves' 'representative figures' to be cast in a positive light. Additionally, I love my Chief Wahoo Cap and don't view it as racism.
However, I recognize that those who have blood connections may be offended. I would probably feel the same way if I had their heritage.
To sum up (finally, huh?), I am comfortable with the Caps I own and with the Teams I cheer for but I don't take any of their representative figures or portrayals for granted.
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives" - Jackie Robinson
“If you have a chance to make life better for others and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.”- Roberto Clemente
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