A question for minorities, people of all faiths or no faiths, and are beloved veterans?

Question

Do you think it is a good idea to always be protected from criticism or honest character analysis?

Let me explain. A white person is naturally fearful to say anything evaluating about a minority yest he be, accused of being a racist. People are afraid to say anything to a veteran, they too maybe accused of being unpatriotic. This is also true for homosexuals as well.

Even though civil rights laws and political correctness was a necessary thing, hasn't it got a bit out of hand. How can you be sure how people view you, if they have to tiptoe around you all the time. I personally don't want people to be afraid to ask me a question. If I am doing something the wrong way or am being insensitive, I want people to tell me. I don't want them to not tell out of fear that I might think they are being racist or a bigot.

Should minorites and others be free from criticism? If so why? If not, then why not?

Edit:
Not living under a rock. I am fully aware that some people do, but some people are still afraid to do so.

You will even see it here on Y!A. Some posters can't ask a question without putting in some useless disclaimer like: "I don't mean all blacks or whatever, but some of them" . Just ask the damn question, and stop being a wimp.

It is annoying to me. I don't know about any of you guys, but it is annoying to me.

Correction:

I spelled "our" wrong in the title, and perhaps some other mistakes too. Sorry.

Answer 1

Yes, it is out of hand. I can no longer say that I disagree with homosexuality (for example...it was the first thing that came to mind!), because people will get offended that I don't support it and assume that it's because I am hateful, bigoted, brainwashed, holier-than-thou, etc. It is so stinking annoying to not be able to be honest with people. Nobody understands that you can disagree with an action and not hate the person who is doing the action.

I think freedom of speech is true freedom. I think that people shouldn't use it to say cruel things about others, but I see nothing wrong with using that freedom to politely state one's opinion or one's disagreement. I am tired of being forced to bow down to other people overly fragile emotions and keep my mouth shut because my views aren't all that PC. It seems like everyone is so wrapped up in their emotions that every little thing offends themand upsets them, and the notion that they could be wrong is enough to throw them for a loop! If people would just man up and learn how to handle disagreement (or even outright criticism when it comes) the world would be a better place.

Answer 2

I think it's just the politicians who are cautious about that for the obvious reason. Also, many employees are warned to be politically correct or get fired. And then there are the big companies who want the minorities money who do it, too. All that do it seem to have the wrong motives. Ordinary people still voice their opinions as much as ever, I sure do. And then you do have the real live racists who have never quit. The thing is you should treat anyone with the dignity they deserve and not blame them individually for something their particular race or culture is known for. I seldom criticize people for their faults (I have plenty of my own to correct) unless they are "in my face" or challenging me to. Direct criticism rarely changes a person, only makes them defensive unless it's asked for, and even then it can backfire. Haven't you ever watched American Idol in the audition stages?
Back to being politically correct.......you're right.....it has gone way past sanity.

Answer 3

No person should be free from criticism. However, you don't seem to be able to differentiate between a person and their subculture IE the so-called minority groups. Here in lies a problem, until we are able to look at a person and judge them solely as a person and not by there social or economic group we are not free from racism and bigotry. Thus, we do need to keep in place any slight protections these people may have. The only people who have nothing to fear in a racist classist society are the ones who can be held in common with the ruling group.

Answer 4

If, and that is a big IF, people would be more honest with themselves, constructive criticism could be very useful in helping them to see their "faults," becoming more responsible for their own thoughts, words and deeds, and to growth in maturity.
The way it is, most people do not want to hear anything negative about themselves. They want to feel they are right and just in everything they think and believe.
If I could wave a magic wand and make everyone see themselves honestly, perhaps that would make this world a better place.
For now, political correctness helps somewhat in keeping prejudices out of the public eye.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

No I think this whole political correctness is designed to make us afraid to open our mouth about anything.
I have a friend who has been finding it difficult speaking to clients because he has a very strong hispanic accent. I felt he needed to work on his english. I think I circled the wagons 25 times before I told him the truth. He received my constructive criticism and is doing quite well now, but I felt like I was killing a sacred cow. I don't believe that is the way it should be.

Answer 7

No one should be free of criticism.

We can see where it has gotten this country. Our childrens papers no longer have red writing on them if there is a mistake, people come in to work late, and yet are next criticised about it, they slack off on their work, do innapproprate things, don't handle them selves probably in a professional mannor nor do they dress in a professional mannor and nothing is done.

We have become a country of wusses do to fear of someone calling us a name or us pissing somone off.

time to get over it and get back to the morals of this country and take back what is proper

Answer 8

Questions of character, if truly based on issues of character, cannot be interpreted as based on bigotry, patriotism or homophobia.
Unless of course one bases one's opinions on any of the above.

Also, one should not take criticism as a personal attack. The knack for that lies in one's approach. I could not have survived 15 yrs as a freelance photographer if I was unwilling to accept constructive criticism.

Answer 9

we are becoming inefficient in every aspect because we are afraid of offending people. nobody should be afraid to criticize or be free from criticism because there is something called the first amendment. if i want to say something i will say it. out of manners what you say should be in good taste (as in you shouldnt actually be racist or go off spouting racist comments) but no body should be free of it and no body should be afraid of it either.

Answer 10

Free and open debate is good. But there is an art to it and making broad, general statements about a particular group of people isn't good. Being honest, positive and working to create positive change are good things; if you're sincere about it, your words need to have integrity instead of hatred.