Honor of a Name- By Susan Thomas

Why should the name offend?
Isn't it an honor to hear the name?
Redskin, Indian.
Affecntionate terms our ancestors,
called yours.
Don't they bring back fond memories?
Redskin is an honor of a name,
don't you think?
Much like nigger.
I'm sure the memories of how they came here,
are nothing but pleasent.
Or even chink,
surely there is no negative in such a name.
Just as redskin,
is harmless.
Does it really matter,
that our ancestors shouted that name,
as they raped and murdered your people?
It couldn't bother you,
that it was probably used
as your people were beaten
on that godforsaken march.
A march that killed so many.
Don't you find in honor in it?
Surely the name is a proud one,
just like savage,
nigger,
chink,
or even cracker.
Why complain?
How could a name,
with such rich history,
possibly offend?