The term redskin "is believed to have originated with the practice of placing a bounty on Indian body parts such as heads, scalps and skins. So bringing in a redskin literally meant the death of an Indian." said Jonathan Hook. He also said, "Feathers are sacred to many American Indians; yet, show me one Indian mascot that does not include the depiction of feathers. Our drum is sacred; yet, show me the use of an Indian mascot that does not include a band drumming a Hollywood Indian beat."
"Make no mistake, Redskin is a racial insult. Many Native-Americans place it on par with the 'N' word in the African-American community, a slur so vile that writers don't write it and newspapers don't print it." Susan Ives
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| There seems to be a stereotype here, but I can't put my finger on it |