Do you think the team name "The Redskins" is offensive?

This was sort of asked last December, but now that it’s official, I think it’s OK to start a new conversation (I have to confess…the following was stolen from a friend’s fb post!):

The U.S. Patent Office revoked the mascot rights to the Washington Redskins on the basis that the name is offensive. Unless I misunderstood news reports President Obama and several members of congress have asked the team to change its name. I know this is a sensitive subject, but would like some honest level-headed opinions. Many of you are proud of your Native American heritage and my wife is part Cherokee. I’m curious how you feel about the Washington team and many schools throughout the US, including Wichita North, having the name Redskins.

(From me) Rick is part American Indian, as is my son’s wife and, of course, their daughter. Pretty sure neither of them could care less. My son’s best friend is ½ Cherokee. Pretty sure he could care less too.

So who, exactly, is taking offense?