Ok, . . .Ok, . . . Dump the Confederate Battle Flag. It's offensive to somebody.
And, . . .
"U.S. District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee’s decision affirmed an earlier ruling by the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Last year, the appeal board declared in a 2-to-1 vote that the team’s moniker is offensive to Native Americans and therefore ineligible for federal trademark protection under the Lanham Act, which bars protection for names that 'may disparage' or bring people into contempt or disrepute."
Ref: The Washington Post
OK, . . . that too! It's apparently offensive to, . . . someone.
Farewell, Noble Plainsman:
And, . . . now, . . .
"The fleur de lis is a symbol that is deeply ingrained in Louisiana's history. Seen in architecture, the state flag and on the helmets of the Saints, it's everywhere.
The black code was a set of regulations adopted in Louisiana in 1724 from other French colonies around the world, meant to govern the state's slave population. [Dr. Ibrahima] said those rules included branding slaves with the fleur de lis as punishment for running away.
To him, this symbol only brings sad thoughts."
Ref: WWL TV New Orleans
OK, already !
Farewell Symbol of Nobility:
How long is this gonna go on ???
Oh, wait a minute. DonDiego finds things offensive too, . . . like this:
It's a pentagram employed to summon evil and troubles into the world.
Begone, oh despicable Star ! ! !
Two can play at this game, . . .eh.
And, . . .
"U.S. District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee’s decision affirmed an earlier ruling by the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Last year, the appeal board declared in a 2-to-1 vote that the team’s moniker is offensive to Native Americans and therefore ineligible for federal trademark protection under the Lanham Act, which bars protection for names that 'may disparage' or bring people into contempt or disrepute."
Ref: The Washington Post
OK, . . . that too! It's apparently offensive to, . . . someone.
Farewell, Noble Plainsman:
And, . . . now, . . .
"The fleur de lis is a symbol that is deeply ingrained in Louisiana's history. Seen in architecture, the state flag and on the helmets of the Saints, it's everywhere.
The black code was a set of regulations adopted in Louisiana in 1724 from other French colonies around the world, meant to govern the state's slave population. [Dr. Ibrahima] said those rules included branding slaves with the fleur de lis as punishment for running away.
To him, this symbol only brings sad thoughts."
Ref: WWL TV New Orleans
OK, already !
Farewell Symbol of Nobility:
How long is this gonna go on ???
Oh, wait a minute. DonDiego finds things offensive too, . . . like this:
It's a pentagram employed to summon evil and troubles into the world.
Begone, oh despicable Star ! ! !
Two can play at this game, . . .eh.
