(John McDonnell/The Washington Post)
Every time we post about the Redskins team name issue, some of you holler about a perceived liberal agenda. As Dan has said many times, when a public figure speaks out in support of keeping the name, we’ll happily post about it.
Hey, look! A Redskins player is speaking out in support of keeping the name!
People are overly sensitive these days…the Redskins should never change their name.
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
If only people were equally offended by our national debt. #Redskins — Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
Now, because it’s Twitter, the response was quick and fierce. But Black spent several hours engaging followers — both critics and supporters — in intelligent and respectful conversation on the matter. For instance:
@unsportsmenbigj @tomcblockI’m all about discussion. I don’t believe the organization or its fans are using “redskin” to degrade anyone
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
Also:
@jdc5000 I’m not aware of it being a racial slur. Feel free to cite historical examples of its use in that context. I’m open
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
And:
@nick_ncsu I respect your opinion, although you only think my opinion is ignorant because it differs from yours.
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
You can head to Black’s Twitter feed if you’re interested in seeing the back and forth.
