Political Correctness

[Pyrrho]

It is politically correct to not call black people "niggers" and all women "bitches."  Do any of you really object to that, or are you unclear on the meaning?

I object.

Freedom of speech trumps our moral sensitivities.

If someone went round calling people niggers and bitches then I'm sure society as a whole would do a fine enough job of calling them out without the need for this absurdity that is political correctness.

That has already been dealt with:

I only want people to hug and sing kumbaya. But noooooooo -_-

I think everybody should say what they think, doesn't matter if it offends someone. That way we know who's the asshole in the room.

Cos you know, free speech and all that

Being an advocate of political correctness does not entail wishing for it be enacted into law.  I don't want people to call black people "niggers," but I do not want it to be illegal to do so.  

If someone does call black people "niggers," it is likely to influence my decision on whether or not to associate with the person.  And, depending on the circumstances, I may criticize someone for doing so.  You may choose for yourself with whom you will associate.  My guess is that you will act in a similar manner to me on this particular point.

Also, look back on the definition of "political correctness" in post #4. Are you saying that you think it is bad if someone avoids "forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insultgroups of people who are socially disadvantaged or  against?"

There is no reference to the law in the definition of "political correctness."

Still, I am less sanguine about society's influence on preventing bigots from expressing their bigotry than you are.  If society were effective in such things, we would not be constantly inundated with bigoted remarks.