Why Should Native Americans Be Allowed

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Native American, should be allowed. People find the mascot very entertaining and they're showing their pride for their schools. They are respecting the rituals and the different cultures. The name of any mascot name is just a symbol that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect (Youtube) .
It's an honor to be recognized. We should be allowed to have Native Americans as school mascots. It should be this way because it teaches people about historic Native American people and tribes.

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