Schools prove unworthy of Indian names.(LETTERS)

From: The Washington Times | Date: March 7, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES

According to your March 4 report, "Many schools keep Indian logos," 13 schools "have changed or plan to change" their Indian nicknames or logos. These schools should, indeed, change their names. Instead of changing them to "Falcons" or "Wolverines," however, they should change them to "Wimps" or "Cowards." These schools have surrendered to misguided political correctness and do not deserve to be honored with bold names such as "Indians," "Wa...

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