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You have to be able to look at any issue from the other guy's point of view. Can I see how people who have been dumped on by the United States for the entire history of the country might not consider their use as a cartoon mascot to be very respectful? Yeah, I can. Skimming over the Wikipedia article on UND athletics, that lack of respect comes through loud and clear. It's painfully obvious why the university didn't get the NCAA waiver when other schools did.
The university got approval from 1 tribe, and the other tribe elders didn't allow a public vote. The sioux nation is very supportive of the university and the mascot. Many are speaking out about it as well.