Roppolo argues that Americans unintentionally subject the Native Indians to racism and that they seem to be blindfolded from these actions by society. Their passive, racist actions do not seem hurtful to them, and this leads to “dysconcious racism” (188). She provides a specific example of the use of Native Indians sports mascots as an unintentional form of racism that offends the Indians. There’s also several other comparisons including the use of inappropriate names, clothing, and headdresses for events, which is always taken in the negative light (188). Roppolo believes that racism against Native Indians is a part of America’s “political mythology” (189). She argues that without this, the country would have to do something it has never done
