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I think the name redskins was just a way to acknowledge indigenous people because of the team being in Washington D.C and that's where indigenous people lived and also in the video he said "redskins mean tradition, competitiveness and honor it is not meant derogatory." I do not feel like the redskins had to change their name because I feel like it was a way to honor and acknowledge them in a good way.

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I think the name Redskins was a way to acknowledge indigenous people because the team is in Washington D.C., where indigenous people lived. In the video he said, "Redskins mean tradition, competitiveness and honor; it is not meant derogatory." I do not feel the Redskins had to change their name because it honored and acknowledged them positively. The team used imagery and ceremonies to pay respect, and many fans saw the name as part of a long-standing legacy. While I respect other viewpoints, I believe the original intent was to honor indigenous heritage, not to insult or demean anyone else.