And have been keeping up with the controversy of Illini's mascot, Chief Illiniwek?? I'd like to know what the big stink is about an Indian Chief mascot dancing at Illini's games?? What is so offensive about that?? I am Native American and I don't find anything offensive about it...if anything, I think it brings Native culture to the forefront and we should take pride in that. One Native American student was quoted as saying that with the mascot being portrayed as a dancing Chief, that she didn't feel safe on campus. What does a student portraying a dancing Chief have to do with somebody's safety?? Can somebody please explain this to me because obviously, I don't get it. I'm also part German, so does that mean we have to stop the Oktoberfest celebrations because by doing so, it's racist and affects my personal safety as a German descendant?? Please...
2007-03-13
13:02:51
·
3 answers
·
asked by
Anonymous