ACE Debate 10R 2016

Americans only see their point of view but the Indians feel different. If you look at their point they said they don't feel honored. From the source Panel: Native American Mascots Devalues Culture, a full-blooded American Indian went to a Redskins game and became so offended from the mascot she became teary eyed and asked to leave the game. It's a pro football game some people never get to see one so she has to be very offended. Also sometimes it can bring up dark memories from Indians past. From the source Indian Mascots: Should They Stay Or Go, Redskins reminds them when at one point said white settlers could earn bounty money for each Indian Scalp( it's the skin covering the head, not including the face). Also, Clara Standing Soldier said cartoon Indian Mascots remind her of Nazi or Japanese being captured in camps in world war II.

Some people don't think that it that it's such a big deal and say why does it matter but it does really may a big impact. Like if someone sees them they may say mean stuff to them just because of that mascot or game. Also, they are humans too it's not right to make them into mascots and parade them like a trophy. That's what they do and they have broadcasted 162 games in a season do the Indians have to get put up with them being made fun of. They just have a different culture or custom just like African American we don't make them into mascots and disrespect them. Because that's what they have been doing to Indians so probably when you look at it that way sounds bad. That's why it is such a big deal to them.

Lots of people say that mascots are treated with respect. But are they really people don't like mascots because of who they are representing. Only if it's the team you like so basically they just want your autograph and photo with you because of the team your on. So they treat them poorly they only care for the team they represent so that's pretty low. Also sometimes fight songs and chants can be pretty offensive you may sometimes not realize it. Some people don't realize it because they don't pay attention to the words that much. For example, the Redskins fight song says "scalp the Indians" now if you asked people at the game many would probably pretty clueless. That's why I think mascots are not treated well.

Americans only see their point of view but the Indians feel different. If you look at their point they said they don't feel honored for example a full-blooded American Indian went to a Redskins game and became so offended from the mascot she became teary eyed and asked to leave the game. It's a pro football game some people never get to see one so she has to be very offended. Also sometimes it can bring up dark memories from Indians past. For example, Redskins reminds them when at one point said white settlers could earn bounty money for each Indian Scalp( it's the skin covering the head, not including the face). Also, Clara Standing Soldier said cartoon Indian Mascots remind her of Nazi or Japanese being captured in camps in world war II.