All along there have been Native Americans who weren’t offended by some of the mascots, but I’m assuming most Native Americans were and that’s why we are changing the names. Probably, the Braves eventually will be changed, but is it a negative connotation? As far as the Tomahawk chant that might very well be just too far, but why exactly? Because the Native Americans don’t want their legacy to be scalpings? I can understand that.
I have to admit I don’t see how some of the mascots and chants were racist, but I’m perfectly willing to accept they are, because if a group is offended I say change it.
Fighting Irish, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Braves, those all seem similar to me…I’ve pointed out that Florida State is still the Seminoles with the approval of the tribe, and the mascot still wears the Indian headdress.