You may have heard that our liberal race baiters are at it again, this time regarding the issue of the name of the Washington Redskins. Recently, while faced with record deficits, out-of-control spending, international ridicule, myriad scandals (Benghazi, IRS profiling, VA hospitals), our legislative giants took time out of their harried schedules to send a letter to the Redskins in which they urged a name change. Just how do these Mensa members juggle all these responsibilities? Anyway, in this letter, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and 49 other senators said, in part: “We urge you and the National Football League to send the same clear message as the NBA did, that racism and bigotry have no place in professional sports.” Well, all we can say is, Reid and his Senate brethren have proven that intelligence and deep thought have no place in the chamber. The debate has raged in recent years, but we don’t know how Redskins is racist. As Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen recently said, “The term Redskins originated as a Native American expression of solidarity.” We salute the Redskins’ ownership, as well as that of the Cleveland Indians and others, in standing firm on a team name in the face of the perpetually offended. Let’s hope it lasts.
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When there is a disaster in our midst, many times Fishers residents want to step into the breach and help. But how? United Way of Central Indiana will tell you and train you if you’re interested. UWCI is seeking reservists, if you will, to help when crises arise. Training will be 2 to 5 p.m. June 10 for volunteers who are not already affiliated with a disaster-preparedness organization and who will commit to help operate a Volunteer Reception Center when it needs to be activated in Hamilton County. Training is at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. For more information, contact Joan Isaac at 417.7213 or [email protected].
