The mascot can be used to intimidate the other team and some Native Americans see mascots as a source of pride and respect. Mascots can also be used to represent their team

The mascot can be used to intimidate the other team rather than be racist

Or the mascots can intimidate the other team rather than be offensive

Mascots can be used to intimidate the other team so that's why there are possibly the battle feathers on the mascot.

Sometimes Native Americans can view mascots as a source of pride and respect

Sometimes schools don't realize that their mascot is racist

School mascots can be respectful and show pride. Example some Native American view mascots as a source of pride.

I think that mascots are ok because the team name can represent their team. Example: The Texas Longhorns name themselves that because bulls have horns, and bulls are a fierce animal/