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Political Correctness: Where do we draw the line?

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Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by Mwar
All right folks. Where do we draw the line?

Do you think people are (on average) getting offended too easily? In general, I'm saying. Some examples can be:

- Happy Holidays instead of X-mas/holiday euphemisms
- LGBT terms. Saying ... more
I think people are too sensitive.
09/07/2012
Contributor: Khanner Khanner
I think there's a difference between telling people to be more polite/inclusive and just being really nit-picky. Sometimes things are just so inconsequential it's best to let it go. Of course, if someone is just blatantly behaving in a racist/sexist way, I don't see a problem in calling them out.

I've never seen anyone being "too PC" in real life, it's usually just on the internet.
09/07/2012
Contributor: hyacinthgirl hyacinthgirl
I think about the 'Happy Holidays' thing that Eeyore had it right:

"Oh! Well, Many happy returns of the day, Eeyore."
"And many happy returns to you, Pooh Bear."
"But it isn't my birthday."
"No, it's mine."
"But you said 'Many happy returns' -- "
"Well, why not? You don't always want to be miserable
on my birthday, do you?"
"Oh, I see," said Pooh.

If I wish you Merry Christmas, I hope your December 25th is Merry. I don't care if you're not a Christian, I still hope that my religious holiday is a pleasant day full of nice things for you and yours.
09/07/2012