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MAY 9, 2001

Readers of the Tulsa World's web site participated in an unscientific poll about the use of Indians as mascots in Oklahoma schools, but there was no clear consensus on the issue, says the paper.

Some 47 percent of respondents as of yesterday evening said schools should change their mascots if they ar offensive. Specifically, names such as "Savages" and "Redskins" were targeted for changes.

Others said that the intent of names should be taken into account. A common argument for keeping Indian mascots, logos, or nicknames is that they are meant to honor indigenous people.

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No consensus seen in 'Net poll on Indian names (The Tulsa World 5/9)

Relevant Links:
United States Commission on Civil Rights - http://www.usccr.gov

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