Political Incorrectness
11/5/2002
Political correctness has gone too far! When you constantly have to worry about what you say and how somebody might misunderstand the meaning or even when something is said in jest, it has gone too far.
I am not suggesting that derogatory terms should be acceptable vernacular, but it begins to hinder who we really are. People have become too sensitive about everything. You cannot call someone a Secretary anymore; the correct term is Administrative Assistant. Why is one term considered to be more derogatory that the other? It is simply a title given to someone who does a specific job. If the job has not changed why does the title need to?
There is a fine line between being politically correct and censored. Being a male in a workplace can be a bit scary. Can I give a female coworker a compliment without worrying that it may be interpreted as sexual harassment? Can male coworkers talk among themselves without worrying who might overhear something they were not intended to hear in the first place?
The United States has an official language; English. Why then is everything also printed in Spanish? I do not object to those who speak Spanish from using their native language, but why should we have to accommodate them? If you are in the US you should learn English. I realize that there is a large population of Spanish speaking Americans, but is it too much to ask to learn our language?
Why are driving tests offered in Spanish? All of the road signs are written in English aren’t they? Using the term “we” loosely, we are so afraid of offending someone that we routinely go out of our way to keep them happy while sacrificing something each time.
I am simply using Spanish as an example. I realize that there are plenty of others that fit into this same category. They want all of the benefits America offers but do not want to be troubled to learn our national language.
People want to enjoy all of the freedoms America offers, but they want it in a censored way. Rather than fight the stereotypes or misconcetions, they would rather fight those who speak of them. There are countless more examples, but these come to mind most often. I will undoubtedly add to this article as I take notice of how politically incorrect this contry has become.
Why? Just Because!