Pros And Cons Of Native American Mascots
Using Native American team nicknames and images as mascots in sports has been a topic of controversy in the United States and Canada since the 1960s, as part of the movement for Native American civil rights.Most people say that they are meant to be respectful, to Native American people. Many have made the argument that Native American mascots focus on bravery, courage and fighting skills rather than anything derogatory.
While others say that they use historically inaccurate images of Native Americans and use derogatory words like Redskins which is considered to be slang.Most Natives aren't offended by the logos and are proud that whites help continue the legacy of the Indians.
Commissioner of Major League Baseball (Bud Selig) says that he