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When Slang Becomes a Slur
The linguist who testified against the Redskins in their trademark proceedings explains why the team's name can't be separated from historical hatreds.
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How did this suddenly just become such a big deal?
What about team names such as Indians, Chiefs, Braves, or even Blackhawks?
Wonder if they aren't considered derogatory and Redskins is? Timing on all of this is so strange.