Not that I have that opinion of myself. I am not the solution to America's problems, though if more Americans thought like I did, we'd have a lot less problems. (That's not overly boastful, is it?)
But here is what I'm talking about- the solution to the great problem facing America.
What problem am I talking about? The "threat" of climate change? Obamacare run amok? Terrorism? Rising gas prices? Justin Bieber?
No- none of those. I'm talking about...
When you see this logo, what do you think of? Do you think of disparaging images of American Indians? Do you look of them as oppressed people in American history? Do you think of them as anything different than you?
I don't. I know in God's eyes, we are all people, equal in the sight of God. When I see that logo, I think of:
Slingin' Sammy Baugh
Joe Gibbs
George Allen
John Riggins
Sonny Jurgensen
The Hogs
This guy:
Doug Williams and his awesome Super Bowl XXII performance
RGIII
But don't get me wrong- I'm not a Redskins fan. I've had lots of fun with Redskins fans reminding them of :
Richie Pettibon
Albert Haynesworth
Jim Zorn
Steve Spurrier's lips flapping like a horse
and this:
Do the Redskins need to change their name? Absolutely not. The name is meant as a tribute, just like the Chiefs, Braves, Indians, Blackhawks, and Seminoles. If this name goes down, you guys are next.
So here is my solution. Don't change the name, change the mascot. Presenting the new Washington Redskins:
And okay, this is not my image, but I'm glad to see that someone has thought of it:
Look at it like this: you would be promoting nutrition, so Michelle Obama would be on board. Vegetarians would not be upset, and meat eaters would be happy as well, because what's better than meat and potatoes? Farmers would be happy, and the name would linger on.
What are we waiting for? Let's embrace it, and pay the person that created this image (whoever they are)!
Problem solved. Thank you America. I'll be back in a week or two.
