As a socitey why are we so concerend about not offending anyone? We go out of our way "just so someone won't be offended." But when we keep going out of our way are we not just offending more people. Our society is vastly different. With so many differences in religions, opinions and thousands of other things should we not be more concered with eliminating ignorance than trying not to offend someone.
2006-06-28 06:12:34 · 11 answers · asked by flyguy03 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Trying to keep everyone happy will never work. That mentality is flawed. I act like how I am and I don't change it to make others feel better.
2006-06-28 06:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by danielcrna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think civil discourse is lacking rather than over-used. I find that there is more vitriolic bile being flung about as legitimate discussion, and it seems to be fueled mostly by talk-radio. It seems wit and intellectual reparte have been supplanted by coarse and vulgar shouting matches, and those with the most audacious and inflammatory comments are the ones that get the most applause. I do not advocate a dialogue of pap or filler, but I think I would prefer witnessing and participating in discussions with those who exercise some restraint and display a more acute critical thinking style.
2006-06-28 13:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we live in a politically correct society that is trying to please "all the ppl all of the time". In time, I think ppl will see that this approach is incorrect, because instead of introducing our children to the "real" world, we have desanitized it and given them a watered down version of life.
I believe in being honest and telling it like it is. Society goes out of its way to not offend, which in turn, I think, have given us a more "legal" perspective on things. If something or someone is treated incorrectly according to society, ppl are more apt to sue and file lawsuits over the dumbest things.
2006-06-28 13:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by shutrbug13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's impossible to avoid offending people. Just be yourself and if someone is offended by what you say or do, have a dialogue and see what can be done to clarify the issue.
2006-06-28 13:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you say, and no matter what you do ..you will always offend somebody! Personally I think that if you're not deliberately out to hurt people, you shouldn't pay too much attention to this politically correct crap!!
2006-06-28 13:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sashie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its call politically correct. A nice way of saying a mean thing.
2006-06-28 13:16:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a point. I know I'm afraid to ask questions because of it.
2006-06-28 13:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people can always find some way of getting discriminated against and then sue.
2006-06-28 13:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by lacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care about offending anyone....
2006-06-28 13:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by xbrex43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're definitely not referring to christians, or neo-con republicans!
2006-06-28 13:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Truth Seeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋