Politically correct(PC) - conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated (Merriam-Webster)
Yeah, sounds good on paper, but where does one draw the line? Black/African American. Indian/Native American/1st American. Flight Attendant/Stewardess/Steward. Server/Waitress/Waiter. These identifiers could go on and on. Some offensive or racist....but most "who cares!"
But, more importantly are the certain things you just shouldn't say because you may offend someone who might believe differently. (Like let's say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas!)
Don't offend........Well, guess what??? Probably THE most offensive piece of writing would be the Gospel of Jesus. Pretty sure it would not be considered PC. Why, how could you ever tell anyone they are doomed to Hell if they do not believe as you do?? Hmmpph.
But, I don't want to say too much about it, because the lack of PC in this man's speech is absolutely brilliant. I truly believe much of what he said flew right over the heads of most participants. (A few parts I myself had to listen to twice!) So this is all I need to write today, so please take the time to hear this man through. Take note of his thoughts on a "dumbed" down America and the implications of that. And his parables are thought provoking and oh so true of where our government stands today. He takes no sides - left or right - and hits them both in the gut a few times, and I'm sure they never saw it coming!! So ladies and gentlemen (or to be PC, my fellow gentlepeople) I give you the director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Dr. Benjamin Carson. Enjoy!!!
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Dr. Benjamin Carson
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