On Monday, November 3rd, 2008, the eve of the presidential election, Chris Berman from ESPN asked both presidential candidates to address one issue "for change" regarding sports in America.
The interview took place during halftime of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Redskins game on Monday Night Football.
Obama replied that he would like to see college football implement a playoff system for a national champion.
McCain offered up a similarly safe response by stating that he would expect more policing and monitoring of drug use in sports.
That being said, I'd like to offer up my opinion:
Start by changing the name of the racially insensitive, Washington Redskins.
The name "Redskins" gets a double whammy for:
1) Being totally insensitive to American Indians, and
2) It's the name of the football team in the city that houses our federal government.
Come on folks, give me a break!
Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, if you ever read this article, please take note.
The Washington Redskins have bad karma for a reason.
It sits on the head of every Washington Redskins football player.
Mr. Snyder, the monumental "face" of America will change right in front of our eyes on January 11, 2008 when President-elect, Barack Obama takes the reigns of this country.
A "face" that's embodied in the talents of your starting quarterback, Jason Campbell.
Is it any wonder that a Superbowl won by the Redskins came by way of an exceptional African-American quarterback by the name of Doug Williams?
That's right! Doug Williams led the Redskins in Superbowl XXII to victory on January 31, 1988 by beating John Elway's Denver Broncos.
Williams earned MVP honors in that game completing 18 of 29 passes for 340 yards, and four touchdown passes, arguably the best quarterback performance in Superbowl history.
Mr. Snyder, why not make some real change with your franchise instead of just spending millions of dollars trying to fix a problem that you just won't allow yourself to see?
Seize the moment, the limelight, the world stage, something I am sure you would not mind at all!
Bad karma can't be fixed by throwing money at it.
Bad karma can only be fixed by realizing that a wrong has been committed, and doing something about it!
We as a country have changed. We expect more from ourselves and each other. "WE the people" have evolved, hopefully.
That includes respecting each others identity.
Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians take note. Your'e next.
Daniel Snyder, it's time for you to put your millions aside and make a bold and "brave" statement for your country.
Show America and the rest of the world that change really has come to America.
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