Why Save the Redskins?

It was kind of weird yesterday. Somebody stopped me on the street and said, "Aren't you the guy that operates Imsortofanexpert.com?" I said, "Why yes I am." He wanted my take on the Washington Redskin's name controversy that has been going on lately. Some politically correct people want the name changed. This is how I explained it to him.

The Redskin guy used as the logo does not exist anymore. Today's Indian tribes are not this guy. This guy in the logo stopped being around when the 1900's came about. This Redskin image is a romantic image of what Indians use to be. They were Proud people who are interesting to read about. I love Indians. I’m well schooled in the history of Indians. Indians are known for their hunting prowess and their bravery. That's why they were mascots. People thought Indians were "cool". This is a very proud image of what an Indian use to be. Back in the day they were call Redskins. By keeping the Redskin name we are honoring the Indian culture. If you were a normal kid growing up you always wanted to be the Indian when you played Cowboys and Indians. The Redskin name and logo is truly about honor.