FCC considering move to ban NFL Redskins team name

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  1. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Um, actually that is what I said.
    What does that have to do with anything? Even if the name wasn't done (initially) as a slur, thats what the name is perceived by some people.
     
  2. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    i guess the more things change, the more they stay the same
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    It is a racial slur.

    In the mid/late 1800's the term 'Redskin' was used in reference to a scalp and/or bounty.

    The 'RedSox' defense is asinine.
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Get Elena Delle Donne on that team, she's okay looking.
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    Well I think it's pretty apparent what they must do. Washington already has the Washington Wizards, so the Redskins should change their name to the Washington Ian Mckellens.

    [​IMG]

    Problem solved. You're welcome.
     
  6. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    The Washington Magnetos, obviously.
     
  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    That would actually be hilarious.
     
  8. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Thanks for your opinion.

    That "defense" happens to be true, BTW.
     
  9. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Why are you being so gay about the topic?
     
  10. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Is that our bar? That some people may find a term offensive?

    Do you think "some people" may be offended by U Penn's "Fighting Quakers" name? I bet there are "some" religious people who think it's blasphemy that New Orleans is names the Saints. I bet I could find "some" fine, liberal folk in New England who find the term "Patriot" offensive.

    The FCC can only ban an indecent work. Moreover, the FCC has a specific definition for "indecent". It is as follows: “in context, depicts or describes sexual or excretory activities or organs in a patently offensive manner as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.”

    Does that seem to fit the term "Redskins"?
     
  11. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I think Compton Blackskins has a better ring to it
     
  12. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    I never knew all that about the excretory organs and what not. I'd like to research that a little deeper
     

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