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When is this going to end? There are several schools in this state that have the same type mascots and they are schools with mostly Native American students. Is that what the problem is? Must you be Native American to idolize the spirit associated with the Native American of 100 years ago. Schools in this state have the following names. Sioux [two schools], Redmen, Braves, Chieftans, and others. Do these, mostly Native American schools, disgrace the Native American way? They consider their name a manor of pride. I have never seen an article in any papers or media of any kind telling these schools they need to change. If change is what you seek, start in your own back yard. I ,for one, see absolutely no disrespect in using these, much the opposite. They are worn and carried with a tremendous amount of pride.

: -- Mark Kaiser, South Dakota Resident (posted 3/12, 1:40 p.m., U.S. Eastern time)

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