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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003

Some Indian mascots are offensive to Native Americans and should be changed, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says in an editorial today.

The paper cites a local school that got rid of its Warriors mascot in response to complaints. It took a while but it was worth it, the paper says.

"While some names clearly are unacceptable, much of the Native American anger comes from the portrayals and activities - neon-colored headdresses and fake war whoops, for instance," the paper says. "Native Americans quite rightly consider those insulting."

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Debate about mascots a worthy undertaking (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 4/15)