A 'redskin' is the scalped head of a Native American, sold, like a pelt, for cash: 50 pounds for adult male scalps; 25 for adult female scalps; 20 for scalps of boys and girls under age 12. These bloody scalps were known as “redskins” — the most offensive name one could ever call a Native American

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[–]JasonCarswellMental Orgy 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

Here's a start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalping

[–][deleted] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

where does this article directly prove that op's post is true?

[–]aThievingStableboy 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

asdvasd

[–]JasonCarswellMental Orgy 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

The OP is shitty in some respects to be sure - because it's poorly phrased and leaves open room for debate. However, part of it is sadly very true regarding the scalp bounties and pejorative term. Regarding the link between the term and scalps, I can't be bothered to research it. And if that's the only thing you object to, forgoing all the other information, then that's your loss.

[–]aThievingStableboy 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

aqwevd

[–]JasonCarswellMental Orgy 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Agreed. The settlers picked it up and made scalp-capitalism out of it.

I'm in favour of changing offensive names, but not by mandate or pressure from engineered political correctness. Sometimes it's just time to update those old clothes.