Muslims, Jews and other minorities only?

Question

Do you think that the politically correct policies being administered may be a devious ploy to stir up racial hatred against you as opposed to 'protect' your feelings as they claim?

The recent banning of xmas decorations in the workplace has stirred up a fervour of anger and, in some, resentment against ethnic minorites. Yet when questioned, the ethnic minorities don't really seem to have any issue with christians (and let's face it, you don't need to be religious or christians) celebrating the xmas period with traditional decor.

Some of the comments I've heard in light of this news, from individuals that I really wouldn't expect, have been pretty damning towards you lot, and I personally feel that this frustration, anger and resentment is being directed towards the wrong people.

Is there a more devious underlying strategy in motion?

Answer 1

i think the whole P. C thing regarding the banning of xmas decorations for fear of inciting racism is absolutely ridiculous.
yes i understand completely that certain cultural or ethnic traditions do not celebrate xmas for various reasons, according to the principles of their religion or whatever. but it doesn't give certain people the authority to tell people of minority groups how they ought to do things for the sake of everybody else and to please them. the term christmas would be interpreted by many as a day of celebration and commemoration of the birth and death thousands of years ago of jesus on xmas day, i mean the word christ in christmas, denotes this for instance, doesn't it?

we all know that people in china- which i am based- for instance do not celebrate christmas because it is not a 'christian' country- it is not a country that allows people to practice their religion, particuarly christianity in the way they want to do. but then again, i am not a christian and i still celebrate xmas. why? because for me personally, i still see it as a special time for me and my family- and i don't see what race- as in ethnicity and religious affiliation has to do with it. in my house for eg, we have a xmas tree and presents underneath it. with my family we celebrate xmas in our own way but not religiously. though am i offended when people sing carols? no. do i find it distasteful and derogatory to see people decorating their offices or whatever in tinstle and with other xmas decorations? not for me.

therefore, it doesn't matter what creed or colour you are and it shouldn't matter whether or not you are christian- to me xmas is xmas, and frankly the policies dreampt up by the politically correct in relation to xmas are madness and totally incorrect. not to mention rather sad.

Answer 2

i think that sometimes, society attempts to be TOO politically correct. I understand that not everyone celebrates the same holidays from the various races and ethnic groups but in some sense, I kind of feel that people need to give it a little bit of a rest. There's such a diverse population in the US that minor instances like the removal of xmas decorations actually contributes to racial and ethnic intolerance. I think that it is nice when different types of events are celebrated...ie Christmas or Kwanza - the holidays aren't here to stir up contraversy....they're supposed to bring happiness... I haven't followed the stories too much re: the decorations but know what you 're talking about....I think it's kind of sad....

Also - I don't think that things are being "taken over" and I feel that is very rude to say as the person above mentioned....I just think that there needs to be more appreciation of EVERYONE...regardless of which holiday they celebrate. I love all the decorations for the holidays....

Answer 3

Excellent Question!

If there was such an underlying strategy - wouldn't it have come to fruition by now?

PC seems to have been around for the past 20-odd years - how long do the strategists think it will take to stir up such resentment and racial intolerance? I'm sure it could be done so much quicker just by bringing the media on board with subtle stories, every day, about how our culture and traditions are slowly being 'taken over'........

Oh, hang on, that seems to be happening now!!

Answer 4

I am a muslim the way i see it is that this is a christian country so how can you ban such things as christmas decorations i find it ridiculus and i think you made a valid point about using it to stir up hatred... i also think there aim is tooo ban anything in the slightest way religious so they do it slowly slowly so that it doesnt come as such a shoc to everyone, especially when it comes to islam because the leaders now that islam has its on political way of life and law. but yet they say the west is a free society i dont see how when people cant even celebrate christimas without guidelines...

Answer 5

Glad you asked.

The founding Fathers anticipated that the country needs to place great value and effort in protecting the rights of the minorities and the underprivlidged living in the United States.

Think about how it would feel if you were a minority as a Christian and made to watch Muslims sign their songs of praise to Allah. And put up their posters, and be made to be a part of nothing when attending a public school. It would make you as a kid feel excluded or put upon. Hence the law to protect minorities.

Yes...I do not like my tax dollars to go to Christmas celebrations by the government or school system. Period.

If this frustrates you....go to church and work it out among your fellow charistians. Go to church and stop bringing your church to the schools...inappropriate.

Answer 6

Yes, politically correct policies seems to enrage people instead of protecting people's feelings.

Cosmic Era..., er I mean Common Era is too another example, the majority of non-Christians don't mind using Anno Domini.



As for the news.

The news too seems to enrage people instead of protecting people.




The basic strategy is simple, make people fight each other.