Changing Indians name will achieve nothing but negatives – for fans and Native Americans – cleveland.com

Im profoundly disappointed in the Cleveland Indians plan to change a proud name in place for 105 years. The Woke Cancel Culture never ends. Lets look at facts.

Some American Indians consider the name an honor. such as the Spokane people of Washington State, who have worked with the minor league Spokane Indians on culturally respectful team uniform designs and other symbols, plus exhibits at the stadium and cultural outreach.

Why not listen to Native Americans instead of a small group of white Americans?

Changing a name makes no ones life better. Least of all, Native Americans.

The Indians made this decision in the wake of the George Floyd death. One should have nothing to do with the other.

Alternatives:

Community outreach benefiting Native American causes, education, and families.

Honoring Native Americans with pre-game rituals.

Symbolic honors, such as using images that record Native American heritage.

The teams heritage also matters. The Cleveland Indians are part of my familys tradition, not some other team.

Changing the name is short-sighted and historically ignorant and based on political correctness, elitism, and white guilt.

Lad Dilgard,

Galena

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