Open Question: Are the "Cleveland Indians" or "Atlanta Braves" offensive?

7 February 2012, 10:07 am

Here is a recent article again bashing the mascot and logo: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/braves-ditch-insensitive-patch-throwbacks-212148243.html;_ylt=Ald4pB_V5U2roZwoXFhTlJsRvLYF I think they are more about the fight and bravery an Indian tribe represents, more than as "savages". Someone that commented on the article made these comparisons: "Lawyers have just announced that all porpoises have joined a class action suit against the Miami Dolphins. Somalian pirates are suing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Audubon Society is bringing litigation against the Falcons, the Eagles, the Seahawks and the Ravens. Mother Earth is against the Oilers, short people hate the Giants, Great Britain is planning a strike against the Patriots. Old Man Winter is also upset because of the Miami Heat..." Are these teams and jerseys really offensive?... Read More »

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