by Indians Alumni » Thu May 10, 2007 5:31 am
Roughrider wrote:nativegolfer wrote:Roughrider wrote:nativegolfer wrote:always a sports season wrote:This question is taking a little different road and I hope it's okay and doesn't get nasty. In a conversation about this topic with someone last night, I asked what is different about the Seminoles and the use of that mascot. Why has that been deemed okay? The reply was "The University paid big bucks to the tribe so that the name could be used." Is there any truth to that? I really have no idea. Unfortunately, money does talk and I think if we didn't have all the money donated by Englestad and his attitude that the name couldn't be changed, UND wouldn't be having this controversy - UND would have decided to change it's mascot name.
Bingo, we have a winner. That's exactly what it boils down to.
okay, so what your saying is that if we bribe the natives, everything is okay
If you think those millions being "donated" by Englestad aren't bribes than your'e either blind or ignorant!
yeah, i see what your saying but all i have to ask you is what is your point. im not talking about that, im talking about the school bribing the natives to get their way like what always a sports season said about florida state and the seminoles
Florida State does not bribe the tribes, they actually work with the tribes. helping with money in programs, scholarships, etc. UND has done none of this!
What if UND made it Mandatory for all students to take a Native American Culture class. I mean make it a requirement to graduate, it is the least they can do if they are going to keep going against the NCAA and keep the name. How about a little cultural sensitivity.
Don't get me wrong I think the name should still be changed, but there are things that UND can show or do to help themselves look like they are trying. I mean them just saying they are honoring us is not good enough. I really don't feel honored nor to others I have asked
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Indians Alumni on Thu May 10, 2007 5:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
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