Posted on May 8 at 9:33 a.m.

As a native Carpinterian and someone who has (not Chumash, but) some Native American heritage, I can say that this issue is ridiculous to me.

I always felt pride when I drove to my alma mater and saw that great stone Warrior there. Even though it has been almost 20 years since I graduated from CHS, and times have changed, I don't find any merit in the argument that this icon is offensive in any way.

Had the team been named "Redskin" or something like that, I think I could understand it.

I'm afraid this is a case of one person being so eager to stir the pot that he's neglecting to realize that his own argument not only disrespects his own heritage, but also robs the local community of a symbol of Chumash pride.

To me, the symbol is a strong, proud and positive icon. Anyone who thinks otherwise is, while certainly entitled to their opinon, quite possibly bringing some extra baggage that need not be applied.

Sadly, there haven't been enough people willing to stand up for the causes of logic, heritage and indeed semantics....all issues that are wrapped up in this overblown controversy.

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Posted on May 8 at 9:22 a.m.

First, the original letter is so off base and steeped in bias that it hurts my eyes to read it.

Second, Holly, you couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

Though, quoting Heston speaks volumes about your paranoid misunderstandings about this movement.

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