Legislation Would Deny Funding To Schools With Unauthorized Native American Mascots

[CO Hugh]

This is sheer jackassery. Aren't there better things to do, like fix schools.

For discussion the Indians want to whine about there treatment, what exactly where they doing on the plains? Not acting like Quaker missionaries. See the Searchers.



Legislation Would Deny Funding To Schools With Unauthorized Native American Mascots

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/09/0...rican-mascots/


DENVER (CBS4) - Schools that use nicknames based on Native American names or imagery must seek tribes’ permission or lose funding under a bill proposed by a Colorado lawmaker.
Joseph Salazar, a House Democrat from Thornton, said the measure will help get rid of unauthorized mascots at Colorado’s public schools.
“There are people out there who still reside in the world of ignorance or who still reside in the world of being very stubborn,” Salazar said.
He said mascots like the Savages of Lamar High School on the state’s eastern plains are offensive.
A meeting to address the issue will be held at the Denver Indian Family Resource Center on Morrison Road on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
The issues has flared lately on the national level because of the Washington Redskins nickname in the NFL.
Under the legislation, schools like Arapahoe High School in Littleton Public Schools would be exempt because they sought permission.

Arapahoe High School in Littleton sought permission to use Native American imagery. (credit: CBS)

“Legislation doesn’t really change attitudes. Instead it changes behavior,” Salazar said. “You want to continue using your racist and your stereotypical imagery? Then we don’t have to fund that.”
A board member of the Colorado Indian Education Foundation says Indian-themed mascots portray Native Americans in a negative light.
“It doesn’t allow for young people or Americans to actually see Indian people are contributors, as contemporary people,” Darius Smith said.
Salazar said he believes there are almost 40 schools in Colorado with an American Indian theme.
“This should be a positive and we’re asking people to open up communication with each other and that should be a natural thing to do,” he said.
The superintendent of the Lamar School District did not immediately return a call for comment.

[sellersm]

My High School would've been toast... We were the Red Raiders (Indian chief head image).

[Great-Kazoo]

Just which tribe would one talk to. They've kind of been forced to mingle with one another for some time. You can bet the ones with money will make the most noise.

Sounds like a hatchet job to me.

[roberth]

Another circus brought to us by "people who just want to make a difference".

These schools and their mascots were formed long before the bed-wetting whiners were born.

[davsel]

I don't understand why any school would want their mascot to be a universally defeated entity.







Of course, I'm speaking of the "Spartans."

[Gman]

I have not authorized the government to refer to me as a "white person", "anglo", "caucasian", or "aryan".

What is this, the 19th century? I'm tired of being judged simply by the color of my skin.

[Great-Kazoo]

I have not authorized the government to refer to me as a "white person", "anglo", "caucasian", or "aryan".

What is this, the 19th century? I'm tired of being judged simply by the color of my skin.

get tattooed

[Zundfolge]

Idiotic.


Lets just outlaw all mascots and team names and be done with it.

[Great-Kazoo]

Idiotic.


Lets just outlaw all mascots and team names and be done with it.

Why not give both teams points. This way no one feels inferior. Oh wait, they already do.


Im with you. Bring back real education and let these kids know the real world, isn't fair, treats everyone equal, or hires you because you have experience.

[buffalobo]

Take organized sports out of education system and make school about education.

Almost every sport has an organized club system these days. Let the parents pay for their kids to play.

lobbed from my electronic ball and chain