Is Political correctness the witch hunt of the 21st century?

Question

For the first time in our history, people have to be fearful of what they say, of what they write, and of what they think.

They have to be afraid of using the wrong word, a word denounced as offensive or insensitive, or racist, sexist, or homophobic.

Answer 1

i think so

Answer 2

2007 will see the death of Political Correctness and the female who invented it, or was it a black male will try their best to take up another cause. Women who choose to be mothers and stay at home will be applauded if that is what they want and a heterosexual person will not be frightened when he says that his stomach is feeling queer. Teachers will write on blackboards and men and women will be able to wear veils, skull caps and crucifix's on chains without fear or prejudice from the so called 'elite'. The sale of bottled water and organically grown vegetables and fruit will be found to be the biggest fraud ever perpetrated on the human race. School teachers will be able to do simple first aid without fear of litigation and school outings will be back in vogue. Competitive sports will be once again part of young peoples lives and so what if you are left to last to be picked for the team - or in my case last after the stray dog on the pitch.

Sorry, I just woke up - I must have been dreaming - if I get a New Year's wish it will be that at least some of my thoughts come true. Happy Christmas everyone and a peaceful new year to you all - Muslims, Hindus, Protestants, Catholics, Atheists, Jews and all those I have not mentioned.

Answer 3

maybe you are right, but i would like to see that any paedophile that has committed an offence go to jail, not rehab because honestly most prove to be recidivists. The witch hunts on various individuals who are supposed lookalikes for example the girlfriend of Ian Huntley and the Jon Venables one need just as much protection, but what's the answer, perhaps it is to punish anyone who posts vile messages on these websites of hate against those individuals who are totally innocent

Answer 4

For the first time in our history the people is fearful???
I have two words for you: "Holy Inquisition", that's just one tinny example of the uncountable persecutions that throw the history of the humanity has been done.

There's always been some political, religious pressure,
threats against the freedom of expression

Answer 5

Political Correctness - It is the Cancer of Society - creating Fear and Uncertainty -- Kick it in the B O L L O C K S at every single Opportunity -- those that keep "Trying it on" are Cowards .

Answer 6

Yes. And the ACLU are the Salem Puritans of the 21st century.

Answer 7

Yes, it is. I tend to joke about it because, truly, it's gotten re-god-damn-diculous. Hell, say what you mean and be done with it. I mean, it's one thing to be out and out rude, but it's quite another to use so much folderol someone needs a dictionary or to be fluent in PC speak to figure out what the Sam Hell you're saying.

Answer 8

Death to the Pc traitaitors of Britain. The pendulum will swing back and revenge will be sweet.

Answer 9

Ah, you can say what you want... just know that you're going to have to take responsibility for anyone you might upset. Say what you want as long as you won't cry about it like an emo!kid later when people get angry at you.

Answer 10

Yep and chairman blaire is the whitchmaster general. these people are soooo far up their own a**es they wouldn't know what real life was like if it jumped up and bit them on the kneck

FREEDOM OF SPEECH - MY ****!

HAPPY DAYS

Answer 11

Never thought of it that way, but I do believe that you are right.