Is this 1989?

I was reading the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's forum on what the new mascot should be for the Marquette Gold, and as I was scrolling down, I noticed this entry:

A Dead Walleye

- Willie Wampum, Miliwakie, WI

I know the Journal Sentinel must moderate that board, which is why I'm more than a little surprised that this post made it up there. This post sent a chill down my spine because I can remember what Northern Wisconsin was like during the spear fishing controversy of the late 1980's and early 1990's, and "A Dead Walleye" brought back some unpleasant memories. I'll be the first to admit that I am not going to side with my Republican bretheren on a number of Native American issues, but I hope that many of you can realize that this suggestion is utterly crass and usually comes out of the mouths of people who back in 1980's and 1990's chanted things like "Save a walleye, spear a squaw" and "Timber Niggers". I'm going to guess that whoever is responsible for that board is ignorant of that ugly piece of Wisconsin history, but I hope that someone over there catches on an yanks that statement.

If you feel you must debate me on this, the comments are open, but be warned: You are not going to win.