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There’s been a long debate about whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their name.  Many people consider it to be extremely offensive but so far there’s been no movements to make a change.  When faced with the question President Obama said it’s something he’d think about doing.  Read more after the jump.

Shay Marie

via TMZ

President Obama told a reporter he would “think about changing” the team name because it offends people.

The Prez was asked about the issues renewed controversy over the past few months … and proclaimed nostalgia isn’t a good enough reason to keep the name, saying if he were team owner … there’d be serious discussion about changing it.

However, Barrack doesn’t think fans of the name are being racist — they’re just passionate for team history.

Sidenote: I wonder how this discussion even came up considering we’re in the middle of a government shutdown and all..