EdMyers--actually that would not work as there would be a copyright violation. The State of Idaho, through the Idaho Potato Commission, has a potato mascot named "Spuddy". That mascot is copyrighted.

I like the Washington tabby cats. They can play a loud purring sound when the defense needs a big play.

Actually, the county stands to lose very little. The Redskins have a training facility but basically just pay their property tax, while the former Republican dominated board voted to pay them $2,000,000 in 2012, and another $500,000 in 2014...

Flabio--partially correct. The North was not totally innocent either. For example, according to the National Constable Association, New England settlers appointed Indian Constables to police Native Americans. In addition, the St. Louis police were founded to protect residents from Native Americans in that frontier city too.

Keep going, you're almost there! I believe in you. [smile]

Man oh man. Some of these comments reflect good sound thought and consideration of the true facts. Others? Far from it, like this one. Washington was a valiant leader so pretty much led the saving of our nation from the British by his God given innate skills. He did so much more than can't really be quantified. To try to take today's awareness and higher enlightenment and try to apply it backwards to a person or culture of over 150 years ago is reckless and immature. All men are sinners period; unless Jesus Christ lied. You judge a man by his heart and actions and soul and God is the judge.

Let It Rain—OK. No, George Washington was not able to do anything about slavery. At that time, there was nothing in the U.S. Constitution that granted the President the power to abolish slavery. It should be noted that until 1808, the Federal Government could not even ban the slave trade under the terms of the Constitution. Washington was careful to remain within the boundaries of the Constitution. Nearly a century later, incoming President Abe Lincoln agreed that the President did not have the power outlaw slavery. It was only after the war began that he assumed that power as a war measure. It did not become permanent until after his death, with the passage of the 13th Amendment. Of course, the President has no role in the amendment process.

As for Christopher Columbus, Christopher Columbus was not perfect, but he is innocent of most of his alleged crimes. Indeed, “Columbus was mostly benign in his interaction with native populations. While deprivations did occur, Columbus was quick to punish those under his command who committed unjust acts against local populations… Columbus did not engage in the savage acts that have been pinned on him.” In addition, “Columbus strictly told the crew not to do things like maraud, or rape, and instead to treat the native people with respect. There are many examples in his writings where he gave instructions to this effect. Most of the time when injustices occurred, Columbus wasn’t even there. There were terrible diseases that got communicated to the natives, but he can’t be blamed for that.”

As for General John Campbell, the 4th Earl of Loudoun, he was only in Virginia for two years before being recalled by the British Crown in December 1757. During his time here in the colonies, General Campbell was busy fighting, as Commander-in-Chief of British Forces, the Seven Years War with France and the Indians. To say that he had time to worry about slavery in that short time is debatable.

As for Loudoun County using Indian names to describe places within the county. That is incorrect. The American Indians named those places and those names have stayed with those locations. The American Indians used those names to describe their landscape. According to the Smithsonian Institution, most of these names are from the Algonquin Indians. The spellings were varied because the Europeans who first heard the words spelled them differently. The process of identification occurred with a European pointing to a feature such as a mountain or stream and the Indian would say its name.

Lastly, I would contend that historical figures should be honored by their great achievements, and not their mistakes or weaknesses. f we cannot honor anyone in human history that did not have flaws or imperfections, we cannot honor anyone at all.

Let's just change everything that suits you.

Let's change Leesburg to Sharptonville. Let's Change Loudouns name to Farrakhan County. Washington DC to Berry (After Marion) Would that make you happy?

Wasn't there a poll taken a couple of years ago and 90% of those polled wanted to keep the name. The political correctness wave is out of control where the ideas of the self-righteous few have produced a knee-jerk reaction. Tearing down statues haphazardly including Grant and Washington. Columbus, OH is discussing renaming their city! And this is after they tore down the statue for Columbus there. Spare me.

So? Whats your point? Maybe you're just a WCT (White complaining traditionalist)

Correct. And one minor point that native Americans aren't complaining! Race and victim mentality stokes are whispering in their ears "past! You ARE offended right"!

DUH!!

While I don't care what the Redskins do with their name, I don't understand why your African American friends would have a say in the matter. They have as much to do with Native Americans as white people do. I've been a Skins fan for 45 years, I love their helmet and colors, and I always looked at their name as one of pride for Native Americans and having read quite a bit about this over the years, there is really only one group of Native Americans who are demanding that the team change its name, and that group has always been known as a far-left group that has been trying to extort the team for a big fat check.

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The only thing your President and Dan Snyder have in common is that they ruin everything they touch. The team name will change, people like you will whine for a little while, and then you'll be back to watching it.

Lawman -

This is what your movement is really doing. While you celebrate a statue or name change you have not helped the people who really need it. Just so you know you may be getting money from George Soros but he is using you and will discard you as soon as he gets what he wants. You better bet that will be televised.

Riot-Torn Twin Cities Are Already Forgotten

‘Black Lives Matter’ signs are everywhere, but minority businesses bear the brunt of violence.

The national media might have “moved on” from the riots in Minneapolis, but residents have nowhere to go. Much of the Twin Cities is still in ruins. Boarded-up storefronts still display makeshift notices that read “black owned” or “minority owned” to ward off further destruction. Many locals are reluctant to speak on the record, but some are eager to do so.

@Law

Imagine the massive sales racked up for those retailers if the name were to change - new mugs, jerseys, hats - anything with the name or logo gets replaced.

Four cops charged with Floyd’s death, 2 Caucasian, 1 African American, and 1 Asian.

Have a great idea if a politician in Congress at the time Rodney King was beaten as well when Floyd was killed should be thrown out of their elected position and never allowed to run for office again.

Regardless of the side you vote on it would get the leaders who compromised and allowed that issue to be swept under the rug to have consequences. Ever watched 93LA? Somehow it feels like these issues don’t ever really get resolved.

HarvardMustang—OK. Why would the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors send a letter to Target about their bull’s-eye logo that has been in existence since 1962? There is nothing controversial about that logo. As to Southern States, you are completely wrong. The name has nothing to do with the Confederate States of America. The Southern States cooperative, one of the largest farm cooperatives in the United States, was founded in 1923 as Virginia Seed Service (VSS) when Virginia farmers were unable to buy seed guaranteed to grow in the Commonwealth. About 150 farmers started the company with just $11,000 in capital, two employees and a second-hand typewriter. Today, Southern States has grown to become a $1.5 billion agribusiness with over 200,000 farmer-members.

That man lives rent free in your head and that is coming from someone that hates him. I don't think you can put together more then 3 sentences without mentioning him.

You still don’t get it. People didn’t vote for Trump to be like the last administration which was more of a community organizer than a leader. Funny how all these statues, Redskins name, history of our country, police officers, etc...are all Trumps fault. Oh yeah...the virus is all his fault for the entire world. Answer us this...how come all these rioters burning down businesses, destroying property and bringing harm to people are in Democrat controlled cities and states? Seems liberals are the people of hate and violence. But you accept this violence and hate because we will never confirm to your ideology, so it makes it okay. So when you use the words “hypocrite”, “bigot”, “racist”...you may want to look in the mirror.

Why yes, leadership does start at the top. Now a message from top leader Joe Biden (D-Clown Shoes).

"Biden Forgets His Own Proposal Even While Reading Teleprompter, Insists He's "Taking Too Much Time" - Youtube

The triggered mob could not care less what those folks think.

Hopefully the Redskins will move out of Loudoun to a more welcoming place.

AshburnRez--I am sure that it didn't use up that much County time or cost to generate a letter that stated its opinion on their name. Further, the County didn't direct the Redskins to do anything. It is up to the ownership of the football club to do that action, if he so chooses.