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A funny Washington "Redskins" poll

In a poll released last week by ORC International for the Change The Mascot campaign and goodness Mfg., there were some interesting, ironically humorous results with regard to the public's perception on the Washington Redskins nickname.

When asked whether they'd ever call a Native American a "redskin" to their face, 82% of respondents said no.

Even so, just 39% found the name offensive and 25% said the name should be changed.

So, how does that logic work? Over 4 in 5 people find the term offensive enough that they'd never refer to a Native American as such, yet less than 2 in 5 claim to find it offensive, and just 1 in 4 think the name should be changed. I can just imagine such an individual engaging in the following conversation with an actual Native American:

Native American: "Do you think the Washington Redskins should change their nickname?"

Joe Schmo: "No"

Native American: "Do you find the term 'redskin' to be at all offensive?"

Mr. Schmo: "No"

Native American: "I happen to be a Native American. Would you ever call me a 'redskin' to my face?"

Schmo: "No"

Native American: "Why is that?"

Schmo: "I'm not sure. It doesn't seem right, I guess."

Native American: "But it's not offensive?"

Schmo: "No"

Native American: "Then why do you have issues with calling me a 'redskin'?"

Schmo: "It makes me feel funny."

Native American: "Is that because you think it's offensive?"

Schmo: "This conversation is starting to make me feel weird."

Native American: "Why is that? Are you saying the term is offensive, but not really when you don't actually think about it?"

Schmo: "Yes, exactly. Finally, someone understands..."

Native American: "Uh, yeah, if you say so..."

http://thinkprogress.org/sports/2014/11/24/3596182/83-percent-of-americans-wouldnt-say-redskin-to-a-native-americans-face/
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