And now:[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: "Robert Eurich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.msnbc.com/local/WLUC/29557.asp Debate continues over school logo in Marquette MARQUETTE (October 6) What do the Atlanta Braves represent or any other team logo? Is it the same or somehow different from the Redmen mascot in Marquette? Those were just some of the issues addressed by some 90 people attending a seminar on North American mascots. Those in the audience heard Upper Michigan Native Americans talk about their feelings on how such logos were insulting and demeaning. The group then broke into small discussion circles designed to further promote thought and understanding. Even though organizers said the idea of the event was to only discuss, one person who was abivilant towards the issue changed her mind. "I think it showed that a mascot depicting a Native American symbol is very sacred to the Native Americans. It's not meant for recreation, sports or enjoyment. It's actually a religious symbol," Amy Armstrong-Markantony, who changed her mind, said. Such definitive answers were not reached by all. "And at what point do you get enough people to say 'no it's a bad thing and we should get rid of it,' where's that bad point? It's a very difficult thing," David Lucas, who attended the forum, said. The discussion was sponsored by two Northern Michigan University diversity groups and the campus association for Native American students. <<<<<<<<<<<<< <<<<=-=-= =-=-=>>>> "We simply chose an Indian as the emblem. We could have just as easily chosen any uncivilized animal." Eighth Grade student writing about his school's mascot, 1997 <<<<=-= http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/racial/ =-=>>>> IF it says: "PASS THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW...." Please Check it before you send it at: http://urbanlegends.miningco.com/library/blhoax.htm <<<<=-=-=FREE LEONARD PELTIER!!!=-=-=>>>>
