I do believe that teams that have Native American mascots or names are trying to honor their ferocity, and battle heroics. However, I agree with the video in that I believe that we don't completely grip, how these mascots affect or portray a small group of under-represented people. The Cleveland Indians mascot and depictions are no different from a racist cartoon from the 1940's that depicts an Asian man with large thick glasses and teeth that stick out, or when white actors used to paint their faces with black paint for entertainment during minstrel shows. There was a good point made in class today that we have seen civil rights movements that have improved the quality of life for many minorities, but I do believe that since there is such a small population of Native Americans compared to other minority groups it makes it difficult to bring these issues to the forefront of the media. I think that this issue has not been completely resolved because it is masked by the belief that these representations of Native Americans are intended to honor them and their warrior spirit. What's covered up is that these images were not created by Native Americans and they not only help perpetuate a false image of what it is to be a Native American, but they at times mock what is considered sacred in their lives.