If it only takes $800-$1000 we should be able to change the mascot because our country probably spend millions of dollars or stuff that doesn't need to be changed such as making roads smoother, we can use the money to change the mascots to make the Native Americans feel like their included in our country.

Mr. Cooper and 5 other Native American spoke on a panel one night in hopes that bringing the attention about the diverse culture in Monroe county. Mr. Cooper and the others shared their own personal stories. They also brought up historical events. The opposing side brought up that it was a sign of respect, but Mr. Cooper kept fighting for what he believed in. Shouldn't we all help Mr.Cooper?

People find school mascots offensive. I agree because Mr. Cooper’s daughter was so offended by a cheerleader dressed as an American Indian that her eyes filled with tears and asked to leave the football game. To quote Mr. Cooper “I taught my children to respect warriors because they are veterans of battle. That girl doesn’t understand that every feather in that headdress would have been earned in battle.” People don’t understand that something as little as that can mean such a big thing to someone else. Mr. Cooper also said, “She wouldn’t know that each one represents a life that was taken. (The cheerleader) was making a mockery of us.” Therefore, people should change the mascots so we can all be ally's.