Tomahawk, Viking, Scots pride

Dori is tired of the school board meddling with the Native American mascots. How is it OK to rename the Marysville Pilchuck High School Tomahawks, which is just an object, but we leave the Shorecrest Scots or Lake Stevens Vikings? That seems just as or more offensive.

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Blue Lytes This is NUTS! A tomahawk is NOT an indian tribe. I went to the REAL Marysville High School, and all my time there we’d always been “The Tomahawks”. Tulalip indian reservation is closeby, and many of the indian kids went to school at MHS, (NOT MPHS), and in four years, I never once heard an indian kid complain about their teams names

Ann Welsh I do not understand all this “political correctiveness”.. it only becomes racist and offensives when you allow it. Those offended should be proud that they have been chosen to be a mascot.

Terry Hofman Another way govt. likes to meddle with the pc issue. My daughter’s private high school is the Blanchet Braves, but they also celebrate Christmas vacation.. another offensive issue to some.

Brenda Olsen Marysville is very rich in their Native American Heritage with the Tulalip Tribes right there. Gone to far. I went to Meadowdale in the 70’s and we were proud to be Chiefs. Guess they are now Mavericks…sad…

Fran Downs Hey. I’m Italian and I want all Italian plumbers removed from video games. Oh and all mobster movies must also go! Why are certain groups just “grandfathered in” when it comes to being stereotyped and ridiculed?

Jennifer Weeks Casey I got it! Paint all the schools white and put big, black block letters on them that say SCHOOL. Generic school – everything’s equal.