1. Icon is not a smiling face for nothing.
2. Icon does not look for rampant hatred in the eyes of children.
3. Icon is not an angry method of disgracement of unhappiness.
4. Icon does not fasten itself on any racist banners that are known.
5. Icon is not angry at the future.
6. Icon is welcoming and advances Culture and good measure.
7. Icon is wealth induced with private dignification of a team for generations.
8. Icon does not say anything about the people who have a claim that it is an offensive situation other than it does have a remarkably red face.
9. Icon truly represents baseball in all ways.
10. Icon is internationally known.
I realize this is a tough issue and I admit I even myself once threw away things with Chief Wahoo on them (c2001) because I thought at the time it was racist. That is not so today. I am aggrieved to see articles on the front page of the Beacon today suggesting we ditch the icon and making fun of its "toothy grin and beady eyes". -Chagrined in America.
In light of all the negative commentary about the Red Skins and Chief Wahoo, I have to admit that my year in Akron, Cleveland were filled with many happy memories surrounding this icon. I remember drawing him- near perfect- in summer camp and it brought me happiness as a child. I always feel happy when I see him on charming shirts and other icons when I am out of town and he shows up reminding me of my home town. I realize that I may indeed be on the wrong side of history on this one, but I think that if I am going to be on the wrong side of history on an issue, let it be one that brought us years of charm and happiness.
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