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redqueen

(115,103 posts) Mon Nov 12, 2012, 05:06 PM Nov 2012

On "political correctness"..

“Politically correct” is just a term assholes came up with so they can dismiss people who have the nerve to want to be respected. Demanding not to be stereotyped is not political correctness, it’s a human right, and you are not some hero for refusing to respect people’s right to be treated like humans.”

— Dion Beary (via loveyourchaos)

Thoughts?

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On "political correctness".. (Original Post) redqueen Nov 2012 OP

It's called "correct" for a reason. It means the alternative is WRONG. Squinch Nov 2012 #1

I like that. redqueen Nov 2012 #2

I used to say ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #3

Squinch

(50,949 posts)

1. It's called "correct" for a reason. It means the alternative is WRONG.

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 05:10 PM

Nov 2012

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

2. I like that.

Reply to Squinch (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 05:30 PM

Nov 2012

Nice and succinct.

ismnotwasm

(41,982 posts)

3. I used to say

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 09:05 PM

Nov 2012

That people who used the term 'PC' weren't worth having a conversation with. Then it became part of our Americana, and I 'lightened up' even used it myself on the rare occasion. But I basically agree. Scratch someone who complains about being 'political correct' and you're going to sniff an asshole of one variety or another

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