From now on I will sing ‘O’er the land of the free and the home of the culturally sensitive’

No more Warriors in Houston, ‘cause it’s offensive

'Houston school board votes to ban ‘offensive’ mascots'

By Rebecca Axelrad

“Numerous Indigenous American speakers stated the use of names and symbols involved with their individuals can have a hurtful impression irrespective of the intent.”

Also speaking were “a Native American activist” and a woman “with Native American ancestry.”

http://dailynewsen.com/2013/12/14/houston-school-board-votes-to-ban-offensive-mascots.html


And from http://www.nuttynewstoday.com/2013/12/houston-school-board-votes-to-ban-offensive-mascots/

“The new policy calls on schools to show respect and cultural sensitivity in nicknames and mascots. The use of any race or ethnic group will be prohibited, the Houston Chronicle reported.

“While the new policy does not refer to specific nicknames or types of mascot, the school district has said that three campuses – the Lamar High School Redskins, Hamilton Middle School Indians and Welch Middle School Warriors -would be affected.

“A fourth school, Westbury High, might have to drop the use of Rebel, even though connections to the Confederacy were eliminated more than two decades ago.”

Can’t be a Rebel, can’t be a Warrior. Can be a BowDown or a BendOver. No, BowDown is out because of possible hurt feelings in societies in which bowing forms part of a greeting or indication of
subservience.

What about: U of Louisiana at Monroe Ace the Warhawk. Indicates violence.

Scottsdale Community College Artie the Fighting Artichoke. Violent vegetarians?

Ohio Wesleyan the Battling Bishop. Pacifist Methodists might object.

Several teams called Beaver. Sexist.

Lots and lots more, if you have time to search.