Redskins and other offensive product names

[hollodero]

(10-04-2016, 01:22 PM)fredtoast Wrote: My point is that we can't let laws be made that effect free speech.  Native Americans might be offended by the name, but none of them are being denied any rights or liberties by Wahington's use of the name.

I think it is wrong for them to use the name, but I don't think they should be denied trademark protection for it.

What if they were called the Washington "N-Words". Would that be reason to deny them trademark protection.

And if it were, why is "Redskins" more appropriate.