On 6/30/06, Roach, Bill J. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> While we are on the subject of political correctness maybe one of the
> more enlightened in this esteemed crowd can explain the following to me:
>
> The University of North Dakota adopted the name of the "Fighting Sioux"
> in honor of the Sioux Nation which was publicly acknowledged by many in
> the military (domestic and foreign) as the finest light cavalry in the
> world.  The president of the college was adopted by the local Sioux
> tribe for bestowing such an honor on them.

folks may want to visit the UND website
http://www.universityrelations.und.edu/logoappeal/

here they can download a letter sent by the President to the NCAA

http://www.universityrelations.und.edu/logoappeal/openletter_6-07-06.html

-- 
Peter Kurilecz CRM CA
Richmond, Va

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