Bob Costas #Fail: Sports commentator denounces #Redskins nickname

Washington Redskins
Should they keep it or change it?

Right in the middle of the Sunday night football game between the Redskins and the Cowboys. Β Via Fox News:

Bob Costas of NBC Sports waded into the controversy over the Washington Redskins nickname Sunday night, devoting a commentary to the topic at halftime of the nationally televised game between the Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys.

“Think for a moment about the term ‘Redskins’ and how it truly differs from [other team nicknames based on Native American images],” Costas said.Β “Ask yourself what the equivalent would be, if directed [at] African-Americans. Hispanics. Asians. Or members of any other ethnic group. When considered that way, ‘Redskins’ can’t possibly honor a heritage, or a noble character trait, nor can it possibly be considered a neutral term.

“It is an insult, a slur, no matter now benign the present-day intent,” Costas continued.

The Redskins were playing for the first time since President Barack Obama told the Associated Press in an interview last weekend that he would “think about” changing the name if he owned the team. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who has previously vowed never to change the name, responded byΒ sending a letterΒ to season ticket holders claiming that the name was “never a label. It was, and continues to be, a badge of honor.”

You can watch the video of Costas’ remarks here:

Did it ever occur to the hot shots at NBC Sports to allow a “counterpoints” segment to any of Costas’ left wing rants? Of course not. That would mean people having to judge for themselves between two contrasting opinions rather than telling them what to think, and – oh no – we canNOT have that anyone thinking for themselves. :(

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Related/Flashback: Say Anything Blog – 5/31/13 – CBS Columnist: Indians Who Like The Washington β€œRedskins” Nickname Are Uncle Toms

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