This image is really powerful because i have seen seen school’s use them as Mascot’s and i know that they feel disrespected by it, i would too honestly. They should ask before they want to use someone as a Mascot because it is really rude and offensive.
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Juray,
My school used to have a Chief as it’s mascot, and while I understand that it can be offensive, I think that ik some cases it can actually be paying respect to the history if the area. I don’t know if I would be offended by being a mascot, but I have to believe I wouldn’t really care. However, I completely understand where they are coming from and agree that permission should be asked before using them as mascots.