In our desire to be politically correct are we destroying our ability to speak freely?
2006-12-23 03:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by rileysmile 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I see a two fold problem here.
1. Politically correct to me does not destroy ones free speech.
2. Free speech on the other hand could if used wrong be politically incorrect.
I find this not to be a trick question but a tricky question to answer. So how does one speak their mind without offending anyone?
No matter what you say someone somewhere will turn it around to try and make you feel your picking or a race, gender or age group.
So maybe number two should say.
Free speech on the other hand if viewed or twisted wrong by others could be made politically incorrect.
This will not be the best answer but not a bad answer.
2006-12-23 03:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by desk49 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not all of us are trying to be politically correct but a large number of people feel that there is no point in expressing our opinions when people don't go for the logic but follow their impulses. This doesn't destroy their ability to speak freely but speak with discretion and that may not be a bad thing in my opinion.
2006-12-23 05:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's destroying our abilty to THINK and ACT freely.
Some are afraid to express honest views, for fear of being accused of some "phobic" view or other view "subversive" to society. McCarthy would have killed for that kind of control.
Political correctness actually fosters the very discrimination it is meant to suppress. Like the statements of a white man being viewed as racist when the identical statements made by another (insert oppressed minority here) are viewed as acceptable. (The mayor of LA justifying illegal immigration 'cause "they clean your toilets" springs to mind as the most racist comment made in this century, and no-one in the minority community even blinked)
Or the avoidance of covering a hate crime against 3 white girls in Long Beach, but first page news if a hate crime of that visciousness is commited against a minority.
2006-12-23 06:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who is this "We" to whom you refer?
If we all speak freely and say what we wish, then no amount of political correctness will deprive us of that right.
There is a difference between being polite, and not trying to offend others, and following a scheme of political correctness.
We should always be polite, but not allow our actions to be contrary to our logic and beliefs.
2006-12-23 03:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by Richard E 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Give some examples of what you consider to be "overkill."
I think it's only considerate to use proper names/labels/descriptions for people. My college English professor once told me,"there's no such thing as a 25¢ word or a $5 word - there's only the RIGHT word."
2006-12-23 03:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I saw this is a problem a few years ago, but now it seems things have turned back around. Many people are speaking their minds and refusing to apologize for it, no matter who gets offended or hurt.
2006-12-23 03:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by nimo22 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!
There is nothing wrong with calling someone out who is wrong.
2006-12-23 03:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think so
2006-12-23 03:39:18 · answer #8 · answered by inauspicious 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-12-23 03:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Flat_out_Bob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no we aren't but you all are---bunch of pussycats
2006-12-23 03:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋