Why does everybody hate political correctness?

[mj93]

<p>It’s trendy to look down on political correctness. I don’t understand why this is so.</p>

[Schmoomcgoo]

<p>I think the term “politically correct” is itself derisive of ideals of right human contact. To me, it’s the same as rejecting morality. I don’t get it–especially since those who reject “political correctness” most vehemently are often the very same people who claim moral superiority. It’s just a dishonest way of rejecting what is right; one needn’t examine one’s behavior, one can simply marginalize any objection to it as “political correctness”.</p>

[mattd1688]

<p>My teacher is not african american (U.S. virgin islands) and if someone was to refer to him they would say african american where this is false.</p>

[MelancholyDane]

<p>It’s because politcal correctness is often given as a rationale for outright censorship.</p>

[Icarus]

<p>Because its idiotic and there is no good reason for it… hmm, yeah thats about it.</p>

[mj93]

<p>^ Well, that’s what everyone says. But I’ve never heard a good rational for the hatred of political correctness. Maybe you can offer one.</p>

[whatismouse]

<p>i think its in the court of political correctness to be justified by rationality.</p>

[skinnyboy]

<p>For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.</p>

<p>Political correctness</p>

<p>meet</p>

<p>Political incorrectness</p>

<p>Just wait until the the anti-green movement begins (or has it already?).</p>

[InquilineKea]

<p>Because it stifles the exploration of free ideas that may be contrary to the legitimacy of the ideas of (whatever group holds intellectual authority).</p>

<p>For example, the status quo assumes that genetic differences in intelligence are insignificant when it comes to social policy. yet, there is plenty of reason to suspect that this is not the case - that there are differences in intelligence between different races (at least this is what the data supports at this moment).</p>

<p>And it’s wrecked the careers of some (see both larry summers and james d. watson being forced to resign over his comments)</p>

<p>(see [Gene</a> Expression: James Watson Tells the Inconvenient Truth: Faces the Consequences](<a href=“http://www.gnxp.com/blog/2007/10/james-watson-tells-inconvenient-truth_296.php]Gene”>Gene Expression: James Watson Tells the Inconvenient Truth: Faces the Consequences), [Gene</a> Expression: Much ado about women & Larry Summers](<a href=“http://www.gnxp.com/MT2/archives/003491.html]Gene”>http://www.gnxp.com/MT2/archives/003491.html))</p>

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What is ethically wrong is the hounding, by what can only be described as an illiberal and intolerant “thought police”, of one of the most distinguished scientists of our time, out of the Science Museum, and maybe out of the laboratory that he has devoted much of his life to, building up a world-class reputation,’ said Richard Dawkins, who been due to conduct a public interview with Watson this week in Oxford.

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Dawkins’s stance was supported by Blakemore. ‘Jim Watson is well known for being provocative and politically incorrect. But it would be a sad world if such a distinguished scientist was silenced because of his more unpalatable views.’

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Influential psychologist Steven Pinker defended the legitimacy of Summers’ January remarks. When asked if Summers’ remarks were “within the pale of legitimate academic discourse,” Pinker responded “Good grief, shouldn’t everything be within the pale of legitimate academic discourse, as long as it is presented with some degree of rigor? That’s the difference between a university and a madrassa. […] There is certainly enough evidence for the hypothesis to be taken seriously.” [4]</p>

<p>Summers had stronger support among Harvard College students than among the college faculty. One poll by the Harvard Crimson indicated that students opposed his resignation by a three-to-one margin, with 57% of responding students opposing his resignation and 19% supporting it. [5]

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[Icarus]

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For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.

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<p>haha thats an interesting way to look at it.</p>

<p>Personally, I can’t stand political correctness because it stifles free speech and fosters fear of words themselves, which is not healthy for society. When you can’t say something for fear of offending “someone”, you are no longer truly free.
Political correctness is basically a nicer way of saying “censorship” - and not just censorship, but censorship for no other reason than “it offends me”. </p>

<p>IMHO, it is also contributing to the “wussification” of society. People simply cannot stand being offended anymore, and think they have a right to force (read: legislate or sue) other people to not do or say anything that might offend them. My (politically incorrect) response is “F*#& you, deal with it” ;)</p>

[mj93]

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For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.

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<p>…This only applies to Newtonian mathematics.</p>

[skinnyboy]

<p>^^^
No, not true.</p>

<p>There is a natural rise and fall in every action, both large and small, everywhere on this planet. The equal reaction may only last for a moment and then subside, but it will happen.</p>

[kemet]

<p>Beats me. PC improves everything!<br>

There once was a young person named Red Riding Hood who lived with her mother on the edge of a large wood. One day her mother asked her to take a basket of fresh fruit and mineral water to her grandmother’s house – not because this was womyn’s work, mind you, but because the deed was generous and helped engender a feeling of community. Furthermore, her grandmother was not sick, but rather was in full physical and mental health and was fully capable of taking care of herself as a mature adult.</p>

<p>So Red Riding Hood set off with her basket of food through the woods. Many people she knew believed that the forest was a foreboding and dangerous place and never set foot in it. Red Riding Hood, however, was confident…</p>

<p>On her way to Grandma’s house, Red Riding Hood was accosted by a Wolf, who asked her what was in her basket. She replied, “Some healthful snacks for my grandmother, who is certainly capable of taking care of herself as a mature adult.”</p>

<p>The Wolf said, “You know, my dear, it isn’t safe for a little girl to walk through these woods alone.”</p>

<p>Red Riding Hood said, “I find your sexist remark offensive in the extreme, but I will ignore it because of your traditional status as an outcast from society, the stress of which has caused you to develop your own, entirely valid worldview. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must be on my way.”</p>

<p>Red Riding Hood walked on along the main path. But, because his status outside society had freed him from slavish adherence to linear, Western-style thought, the Wolf knew of a quicker route to Grandma’s house. He burst into the house and ate Grandma, an entirely valid course of action for a carnivore such as himself. Then, unhampered by rigid, traditionalist notions of what was masculine or feminine, he put on grandma’s nightclothes and crawled into bed.</p>

<p>Red Riding Hood entered the cottage and said, “Grandma, I have brought you some fat-free, sodium-free snacks to salute you in your role of a wise and nurturing matriarch.”</p>

<p>From the bed, the Wolf said softly, “Come closer, child, so that I might see you.”</p>

<p>Red Riding Hood said, “Oh, I forgot you are as optically challenged as a bat. Grandma, what big eyes you have!”</p>

<p>“They have seen much, and forgiven much, my dear.”</p>

<p>“Grandma, what a big nose you have – only relatively, of course, and certainly attractive in its own way.”</p>

<p>“It has smelled much, and forgiven much, my dear.”</p>

<p>“Grandma, what big teeth you have!”</p>

<p>The Wolf said, “I am happy with and what I am,” and leaped out of bed. He grabbed Red Riding Hood in his claws, intent on devouring her. Red Riding Hood screamed, not out of alarm at the Wolf’s apparent tendency toward cross-dressing, but because of his willful invasion of her personal space.</p>

<p>Her screams were heard by a passing woodchopper-person (or log-fuel technician, as he preferred to be called). When he burst into the cottage, he saw the melee and tried to intervene. But as he raised his ax, Red Riding and the Wolf both stopped.</p>

<p>“And what do you think you’re doing?” asked Red Riding Hood.</p>

<p>The woodchopper-person blinked and tried to answer, but no words came to him.</p>

<p>“Bursting in here like a Neanderthal, trusting your weapon to do your thinking for you!” she said. “Sexist! Speciesist! How dare you assume that womyn and wolves can’t solve their own problems without a man’s help!”</p>

<p>When she heard Red Riding Hood’s speech, Grandma jumped out of the mouth, took the woodchopper-person’s axe, and cut his head off. After this ordeal, Red Riding Hood, Grandma, and the Wolf felt a certain commonality of purpose. They decided to set up an alternative household based on mutual respect and cooperation, and they lived together in the woods happily ever after.

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[usna_reject]

<p>merry christmas</p>