Change the Name of the Washington Redskins to the Washington Klingons


Change the Name of the Washington Redskins to the Washington Klingons
The Issue
Many native Americans dislike the use of their heritage for sporting teams. One of the main teams this concerns is the Washington Redskins. Many organizations have pushed to have this changed, despite opposition from Dan Snyder, owner of the team.
So, how about a bit of a compromise?
Changing the name to the Washington Klingons does a few things:
1) Allows those with native American heritage to no longer have to be offended by the team name
2) Brings in a built-in base of additional fans who will start supporting the team
3) Requires few changes to the logo - forehead ridge and removal of the feather
4) Will prompt numerous fans to dress up in costume to go to the game, bringing to the city the same sort of loyalty given to Oakland and Cleveland by their fans.
5) Would honor the legacy of one of the greatest television series, and especially its creator, Gene Roddenberry.
6) Would provide numerous celebrity endorsements from those actors and actresses who played in the series, increasing revenues again.
So, I am calling for a change of the Washington Redskins name to the Washington Klingons.

The Issue
Many native Americans dislike the use of their heritage for sporting teams. One of the main teams this concerns is the Washington Redskins. Many organizations have pushed to have this changed, despite opposition from Dan Snyder, owner of the team.
So, how about a bit of a compromise?
Changing the name to the Washington Klingons does a few things:
1) Allows those with native American heritage to no longer have to be offended by the team name
2) Brings in a built-in base of additional fans who will start supporting the team
3) Requires few changes to the logo - forehead ridge and removal of the feather
4) Will prompt numerous fans to dress up in costume to go to the game, bringing to the city the same sort of loyalty given to Oakland and Cleveland by their fans.
5) Would honor the legacy of one of the greatest television series, and especially its creator, Gene Roddenberry.
6) Would provide numerous celebrity endorsements from those actors and actresses who played in the series, increasing revenues again.
So, I am calling for a change of the Washington Redskins name to the Washington Klingons.

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Petition created on August 9, 2013