Dosn't it attack the freedom of speech?
2006-07-07 06:47:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It was meant to protect people from unkind words.... it has missed it's mark completely... instead it has prohibited freedom of speech.
Instead of searching your heart before speaking and being concerned about another's feelings, then telling the truth in a tacticful manner...Political Correctness is a way to avoid the truth by sugar coating and promotes lying instead.
I, in no way, support this....
2006-07-07 06:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by MesquiteGal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your assertion that it attacks freedom of speech on certain levels. It should never be enforced in areas of free speech.
However, in the workplace or on school grounds, offensive language should be punished. If I had an employee that used an epithet against a fellow employee, they would be fired on the spot (or upon proof if I didn't witness it).
Those who are against "political correctness" only as an excuse for them to use foul language are lesser beings in my opinion.
Those who work to keep it's shackles out of forums where speech is fully free (it isn't in the workplace, school, etc.), I applaud as well.
There is nothing wrong with respect. But it's easy to over-do sensitivity.
2006-07-07 14:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by WBrian_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it does attack freedom of speech but I think it disguised the truth. Like too many other good things these days, it has gone too far. Why is the truth a problem? Sure, hearing it might hurt someone's feelings or make someone angry but at least you know where someone stands and you no that they aren't going to smile at you and lie.
2006-07-07 13:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much that I support political "correctness" but since the Neocons have managed to make being polite a bad thing, people have become vicious. It's upsetting that people are OK with the how mean the world is now.
2006-07-07 14:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it does. Telling us we can't say certain things because they'll offend people?? C'mon, grow up! Political correctness is such a joke.
You know the people who strap bombs onto themselves and crash planes into towers? These are just "misguided criminals." Guess they need help, huh?
2006-07-07 13:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by irishharpist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Political correctness is the best method to see the form ignoring the subject.
Do you remember such joke: do not say "women", say "vagino-people"?
Political correctness is not only stupid, it is dangerous.
2006-07-07 13:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by alakit013 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think repect of ones culture/background can be achieved without going overboard to the point of absurdity like it can get now.
2006-07-07 13:51:46 · answer #7 · answered by Alloy Boy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your definition of political correctness and what does that mean ?
rukidding has it right !!!
2006-07-07 13:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure does.That's why most moderately liberal educated democrats don't support it.Bible-pounding honkey.(just kidding)!
2006-07-07 13:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep...question authority....question everything...
2006-07-07 13:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by badjanssen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋