I think that you are surrounded with modern day Nazis. You will be suffering from some form of PTSD because of all the fact that you can not just speak your mind without having to weigh each and every word.
Why wouldn't one say that some people still treat Americans of African descent as if we were living in a a day and age where the term "Niggers" is acceptable. Did I offend anyone in saying the "N" word?
Hell no..... in fact I EXPRESSED THE POINT PERFECTLY!
So who in fact benefits from political correctness?
Those people who are in politics, as they can use this somewhat totalitarian approach to discredit anyone who tells the truth.
As far as manners and showing respect goes, there is no need for political correctness.
Good manners and mutual respect is one of the key foundations to western morals and societies in the 21st century.
Good manners and mutual respect is one of the key foundations to western morals and societies in the 21st century
I agree completelly. Unfortunatelly some people don't know how to yet but I hope we can teach without forcing a way of speach that is based on fear.
The thing about the whole 'Nigger' word, is that in certain societies it was used as a derrogatory term which turns it into an insult more than a descriptive word. For example, in Spain it is perfectly fine to say the word 'Paki', no one gets offended even if you use it incorrectly. However, in Britain it is one of the worst words you can use to describe anyone of Pakistanian descendant, the reason being that there is a history behind that word thay means that in certain societies it is converted into an insult or derrogatory description more than just a adjective of origin.
And it is my believe that in these cases, like you mention, with respect and manners these matters will eventually pass and will br a thing of the past.
That being said, I've seen the way people talk like walking on eggshells which is utterly mad. In Britain I've seen it to such extreme that it does indeed affect on political levels where people attack each other for an incorrect use of words where neither party was affected by it (and whoever should be, normally wouldn't be affected anyway). Mad
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