[Vision2020] buffalo

[Tom Hansen]

Ms. Falen states:

" . . . Another is Vandals. This is a derisive term and it's use could imply
an acceptance or approval of distructive behavior. I would be much prouder
of a team who's name was associated with honor, valor, and courage, such as
Braves or Chiefs."

If your term "Vandals" refers to that segment of our society that purposely
destroys/damages others' property, I am in sincere agreement with you.
However, if your term "Vandals" refers to the University of Idaho Vandals,
you are way way way off base.  As an alum of the University of Idaho, I am
very familiar with the University of Idaho "Vandal".  The "Vandal" from
whence UI gets its mascot is " . . . associated with honor, valor, and
courage." But, why take it from me, read about it for yourself:

http://www.roman-empire.net/articles/article-016.html

"Came a tribe from the north true and bold . . . "

Take care, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
UI '96

Note to Ms. Falen - I understand that the Redskins have an excellent chance
of advancing to the NFL Super Bowl next season.  Your thoughts?

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are
dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all
exist very nicely in the same box.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of lfalen
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:27 AM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] buffalo

To everyone. I agree with Ted on the senseless slaughter of buffalo. I
respect Native Amaericans. Rhat is a part of my heratage. I suppose the
joke, which was sent to me via email by my daughter would have been alright
it was an Irishman (my major heritage), whiskey and a Hereford Bull. these
had nothing to do with the joke itself. Lighen up everybody, you are being a
way tosensitive. I know a Polish lady who says " That sounds a little polish
to me" when ever anybody says something dumb. There is no reason to ger bent
out of shape over it.  
If you want to get on the subject of offensive words try "squaw" that is
derisive and should be replaced as a name for anything. Another is Vandals.
This is a derisive term and it's use could imply an acceptance or approval
of distructive behavior. I would be much prouder of a team who's name was
associated with honor, valor, and courage, such as Braves or Chiefs.

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