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The ‘Washington’ name offends me

The Washington Redskins name issue is in the news again after The Washington Post survey showed that 9 of 10 Native Americans have no issue with the name.

I, for one, am totally offended by the name. It makes me sick. And it should be removed. Let’s start a protest to have this changed once and for all. I’m offended every time I see the name “Washington,” and it must go! Go Redskins!

Carl Morello, Clovis

This story was originally published May 25, 2016 at 12:20 PM with the headline "The ‘Washington’ name offends me."

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