Theres a time and place for it and most of the time it sux but do you think theres a difference between you having a problem and you having an issue? I personally feel that if someone says you have a problem that means it cant be fixed/solved and if its an issue it can be fixed/solved. How bout you? Do you hate political correctness? And what do you think about the difference between the meaning behind the words problem and issue?
2007-01-09 14:59:52 · 10 answers · asked by joethemetaldude 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Problems may be solved or unsolved, issues are debated.
2007-01-09 15:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by duaner87421 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone hates political correctness when someone else commits it, but everyone also reserves the right to whine about their own rights when they feel they're being violated.
Example: Kage_ronin (above) accuses others of being politically correct when they say "Happy Holidays," but he also thinks people should be forced to wish everyone "Merry Christmas" for the entire month of December instead of using the more inclusive, and more LOGICAL greeting. No doubt he thinks he's a persecuted minority and feels that the rest of us "have a problem." Whatever.
Political correctness is nothing more than an attempt to control language and policy in defense of a perceived minority, whether it's an ethnic, racial, or religious one. The drawback to political correctness, of course, is that we always feel like we have to walk on eggs around other minorities or groups. The intended benefit is to make people more conscious of what it's like to walk in another's shoes, but I'm not sure that really ever happens as a result.
Incidentally, I'm not sure I understand what your question about "issues" versus "problems" has to do with political correctness. In general, I'd say that both can be used rudely, and both politely. It depends upon the context and the intent of the speaker. Examples:
You've sure got problems! (rude)
Excuse me, sir, is there a problem I can help you with. (polite)
What is your issue, lady? (rude)
We are currently in the process of resolving a few minor issues; we'll be with you in a moment. (polite)
In either case, it's not really the word but the attitude that matters, and perhaps that would be a good thing for all of us to remember when dealing with others so we can put an end to this P.C. nonsense without having to sacrifice basic manners in the process.
2007-01-09 23:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't really care about it... either way... it doesn't affect me any from what I can tell... it's just social pressure... I don't really care what you or they think...
they can't throw me in jail for being "un-pc"
but to answer you're second question... I've never heard anyone worrying about the difference... but to me... the difference is a "problem" always seems like something that's negative... where an "issue" can be negative or positive...
like if I won a million dollars in a lottery... it would be an issue finding out what I should do with it... but I wouldn't call it a problem... hahaha
2007-01-09 23:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely HATE political correctness. Me. I am a full-time employed, straight, slim, agnostic, 18-45 year old male. I, and those in this demograph are the only ones who it is ok to criticise.
You can't say people are fat because of the copious amounts of food they eat. It is NOT their glands. This affects less than one in 80,000 people. They are clinically obese because simply because they eat to much!! Just say no! Smokers don't get lung cancer from bicycling!! Why should fat people be any different.
I see certain individuals in my office who do nothing but make coffee and complain of having a "bad back". Most of them under the age of 40. Lazy f**kers.
To all gay men. A large proportion of you DO mince around dancing to Abba songs.
Religion. When we visit your countries, we cover up and respect your values. Why come over here and then start imposing your values on the majority. The UK is a liberal, open mided society. If you want to live under Sharia law, denegrate your women and dress them like post boxes and just be that bloody intolertant of everything else then sod off to Saudi Arabia.
As for christianity why should the Pope tell me that contraception is bad? Also millions are dying of Aids in Africa. This man is clearly deluded. In fact Judiasm, Christianity and Islam are the same goddamn thing. Same book, same characters, just different interpretation. Why?
Women. Men have feelings too. When we have them we are being either "too forward" or "sex obssessed". We are not in the slightest bit interested in the decor of our friends house. Your bum does NOT look big in that (unless you are a fat lass). We put up with your mood swings, the shopping, the fascination with chocolate and most importantly just say what the hell you are thinking!!!!! Why is it that when a woman says she is "fine" men start running for cover?
Im not sorry if I have offended anyone. In fact i will go to bed pleased about it. Like I say I hate political correctness. Anyone is welcome to reply to me just make sure you say something intelligent and not just how I am a bad person.
2007-01-10 06:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Teaching ppl to be sensitive to others is a healthy thing.
Using terminology that is of a negative tone is detrimental. For example, I can't stand to hear the phrase, "runs like a girl." unless it is actually about someone running I guess. But most of the time it is referring to running away like a coward. That always ticks me off when I believe women have more courage than men when it comes for standing up and fighting for what we believe in at all cost.
With all that said though, it can be taken to the extreme. And I have no clue what has happen to the phrase, "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me."
That teaches us to let negative things bounce off us and that we choose to let somebody's elses opinion of us hurt us or not. We seem to have lost that mentality.
2007-01-09 23:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
is it correct to call
a African-American a ******?
a woman a *****?
a white person a honky?
a mexican a wet-back?
issues and problems can both be fixed with a little brain power.
2007-01-09 23:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Successful people, problem solvers, look at a 'problem' as a fixable issue or challenge .
Others, take on a mostly defeatist attitude.. . . . whether they know it or not !!
2007-01-09 23:10:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I detest it.
In my opinion it is ruining our country.
It is used by people to twist the meaning behind words to vindicate themselves and excuse themselves for rude or even criminal behavior.
2007-01-09 23:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I hate it.
2007-01-09 23:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by LoneStar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hate it alot. holiday? its CHRISTMAS for cryin out loud
2007-01-09 23:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by kage_ronin 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋