Originally posted by Antix:
Let's just ban all mascots that have anything to do with people or groups of people.
Adios 49ers, Cowboys, Bucs, Texans, Patriots, Steelers, Titans, Raiders, Vikings, Saints, Giants.
Just name all of the aforementioned teams after their respective areas most populous bird and then they'll only be pissing off PETA
Most of those above mentioned names do not denote an actual "race" of people though... so that's why those names aren't considered "offensive"..
Those are social names..like an occupation;
Example: Anybody can be a "Steeler" if they work in a steel factory...anyone can be a "Patriot" if they fight for their country...
Not everyone is nor can be an "Indian Chief"..it's more of a cultural/racial term. There's a difference.