Rationalizing bitterness
To the editor:
Mr. Eurich's debate is only rant to those who cannot capitulate to a sound argument towards an end. Your argument and continued berating of the citizens of Rochester further highlight your bitterness toward anyone who would disagree with you.
It is a convenient argument to completely disregard intention. You spew hatred as a tool to incite emotion and passion into an argument in order to make yourself seem sympathetic to your cause. Yet, you choose to disregard logic and intent. This is the same tactics used by those who have hijacked the Muslim faith in order to brainwash followers.
The intention of any American Indian logo is to honor the bravery, spirit and to insinuate a pillar of strength in character. Yet, it is your ilk who uses insults, stereotypes and altered reality to further your cause. How is it that your mean-spirited observations of people you don't even know are somehow acceptable? It must be nice to be able to live by your own version of righteousness.
To insinuate that the mass majority of American Indians are offended by the mascot is a convenient stretch you have obliged yourself. The tribal chief that performed the ceremony at my brother's wedding was insulted by the fact that you have anointed yourself as the spokesman for all American Indians. He stated emphatically that if the New Hampshire chief and intertribal council thought it was denigrating they would be championing the cause.
You have made it perfectly clear you have no understanding of community and loyalty. If you think substance in life is to carry on as a perpetual victim, then you are the one who is in need of our pity.
For the record, sir, I am of American Indian heritage. My grandfather was member of the Pennacook tribe. The stories I hear of my grandfather make me proud, and to have institutions still honor the legacy in the face of so-called political correctness, does not insult my heritage it galvanizes it.
Arnold Bennett
Rochester
