WHAT'S IN A NAME?

  WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH., 2020
           WHAT'S IN A NAME?

 What's in a name? Shakespeare said
a rose by any other name would still
smell as sweet.  Still under the current
climate (Social not atmospheric) all
sorts of names and phrases are being
reviewed and, in some cases , removed
or revised.
  The Washington Redskins is the
latest example. The NFL team will
be changing its name in the wake of
growing criticism it represents a
racial slur. Ironically the largest
protest comes from the National
Council of American Indians.
   I thought Native Americans was
the politically correct term.
   Hey, I'm not complaining.
   I played cowboys and indians
long before politics poked its
nose into the game.
    Meanwhile everybody's
waiting to see what the new name
of the Redskins might be. Fans
have made suggestions which
include "Redhogs" and "Red
Wolves".
     I'm thinking the "Red Roses!"
It doesn't sound very tough but
it does seem poetic and totally
non offensive.
       Besides, I like the Eagles.
       Hope you're well and that
all your NEWS is good!