Hostile and Abusive or Hysteria and Absurd
Well the NCAA today made a big announcement, from now on all schools that have mascots that are Indians and are deemed Hostile and Abusive will be banned from being seen during post season play.
Good thing or bad? I think its crazy, when you consider teams like Florida State (yeah that's right Wes) are included. The Seminoles is, to the NCAA either hostile or abusive or both. This despite the fact that the FL Seminole tribe has given their blessings to the school. In other words to the actual Indians that they are paying respect to they don't care, but the NCAA does. Crazy. It isn't like St. John's used to be, the Redmen. I can see where that is offensive and applaud them for changing their name.
I don't think I am alone on this here is what the President of FSU said this today,
"Florida State University is stunned at the complete lack of appreciation for cultural diversity shown by the National Collegiate Athletic Association's executive committee. ... That the NCAA would now label our close bond with the Seminole Tribe of Florida as culturally 'hostile and abusive' is both outrageous and insulting,"
Is Hostile a bad thing or just when if portrays Indians? I mean is there some group that is going to be offend by Michigan States Spartan? He has a sword and shield and is ready to go into battle, is he hostile? Will some group come forward and demand them do something? What is next PETA coming in and saying since fighting roosters is illegal that South Carolina can no longer be the Game Cocks?
On somethings people need to lighten up this I think is one of them. As long as the image is one of respect and not making fun of Indians what's the big deal?
Good thing or bad? I think its crazy, when you consider teams like Florida State (yeah that's right Wes) are included. The Seminoles is, to the NCAA either hostile or abusive or both. This despite the fact that the FL Seminole tribe has given their blessings to the school. In other words to the actual Indians that they are paying respect to they don't care, but the NCAA does. Crazy. It isn't like St. John's used to be, the Redmen. I can see where that is offensive and applaud them for changing their name.
I don't think I am alone on this here is what the President of FSU said this today,
"Florida State University is stunned at the complete lack of appreciation for cultural diversity shown by the National Collegiate Athletic Association's executive committee. ... That the NCAA would now label our close bond with the Seminole Tribe of Florida as culturally 'hostile and abusive' is both outrageous and insulting,"
Is Hostile a bad thing or just when if portrays Indians? I mean is there some group that is going to be offend by Michigan States Spartan? He has a sword and shield and is ready to go into battle, is he hostile? Will some group come forward and demand them do something? What is next PETA coming in and saying since fighting roosters is illegal that South Carolina can no longer be the Game Cocks?
On somethings people need to lighten up this I think is one of them. As long as the image is one of respect and not making fun of Indians what's the big deal?
posted by Brian Shannon at 10:40 PM
1 Comments:
The thing about this is that The Seminole tribe in FL not only approved the name, but also approves of the mascot. It's the non-FL Seminoles that give a shit. I mean, heck, if one Irish dude gets pissed about the leprechaun that Notre Dame uses, do they have to change as well?
I can see the offensiveness of the Washington Redskins, but the name of a tribe (after the tribe gave you permission!) just doesn't strike me as that big a deal.
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