Are we becoming too sensitive in our country?

2015-06-08T19:24:34-04:00

We are becoming so concerned about our little self and feelings that it is more and more hard to have a realistic conversation even with people you do care for. Where are we heading really? Pride and glory only indulge in foolishness. And wisdom goes missing. I do and say whatever I want and nobody can't tell me crap! Is that really how we are intending to move towards a peaceful society?

Response by SGT John Wesley made Jun 8 at 2015 7:26 PM

2015-06-08T19:26:40-04:00

I think most are self involved, selfish and think America owes them something for all the nothing they've done so far in life.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jun 8 at 2015 7:32 PM

2015-06-08T19:32:23-04:00

There seems to be this new group of youngsters coming up in this world that feel entitled. You have to earn your way in this world and one good habit is through respect for yourself and others. Show a little kindness and don't expect everything to go your way! Start working for it through effective communication and a kind word to your fellow human being!

Response by SSG Paul Ellis made Jun 8 at 2015 7:52 PM

2015-06-08T19:52:30-04:00

Civilians have always been more sensitive and PC than soldiers (at least old school soldiers.) Nowadays, comedians are getting in trouble for telling certain kinds of jokes. Tracey Morgan got in trouble not too long ago for telling a gay joke. If Eddie Murphy did his Delirious tour today, he'd be stoned to death. Everybody is going out of their way to call Bruce Jenner a beautiful woman. I don't remember whatever he changed his name to, but if he legally changed his name, I'll call him that now. (Like a boy named Sue.) As far as calling him "her", nah. Whatever undercarriage work HE's had, he's still male. It doesn't matter if he looks like a woman (an ugly one) or if he feels like a woman. What matters is science. His chromosomes are still XY. That is what makes you male. Until those change, he's still a man...just a man with bolt-ons and a lot of undercarriage work.

Too many other examples to list.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 9 at 2015 2:04 AM

2015-06-09T02:04:24-04:00

I recently posted a joke in Humor: a duffel blog story about a person who sexually identifies as an A-10. I got down voted and when I "confronted" that person I was told, "You don't know me, I don't have to explain myself to you, and who are you to judge me." Can I get a derp?

There's a difference between having different ideals and being insensitive, but a lot of people think everything is insensitive/racist, you name it.

For example, if I complain about the person at the restaurant who can't understand my order because they don't speak English, and I say something like "If they're going to be working around the public they should speak English" I'm all of a sudden racist.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jun 9 at 2015 4:27 AM

2015-06-09T04:27:09-04:00

Are we "becoming" too sensitive? I think that ship has already sailed!

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 9 at 2015 5:51 AM

2015-06-09T05:51:34-04:00

The political correctness in the country would dictate yes. We can not say anything that may upset anyone or any country, but.......they can say anything they want about us and we will just sit back and take it. We have become the big kid on the block with the black eye because we refuse to hurt someone's feelings.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 9 at 2015 6:08 AM

2015-06-09T06:08:35-04:00

Peaceful society? It's a wonderful thing to hope for, but as long as people are people, there will always be someone trying to hurt others.

That being said, the Wussification of society is well under way.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jun 9 at 2015 6:58 AM

2015-06-09T06:58:56-04:00

I remember the days when you neighbor would whip you for doing something wrong and then call the house and you would get one again because the neighbor had to straiten you out. Those were the days where there was no excuses for your issues. You solely where held responsible for your actions. I am not PC and refuse to be. You don't get a participation trophy from this guy. I am not going to whip your kid, but don't think I wouldn't tell you he is needs better parenting and I hope to offend when saying it.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2015 7:31 AM

2015-06-09T07:31:01-04:00

Communication consist of three parts. A: is what the speaker thinks he/she said. B: is the actual words said. C: is what the hearer thinks was said.

Successful communication occurs when A and C are the same. B can actually not matter much.

I the hearer is looking to be offended he/she most probably will be offended.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2015 7:36 AM

2015-06-09T07:36:11-04:00

It stems from two root problems:

1)Parenting/Upbringing
2)The idea that we can all get along

We can debate about spanking/whipping but since the debate really gained traction in the late 80s (Gen Y), we see the results from that generation now. It has now proliferated to the next level which is where we are today. You can also remember that is when the participation trophys/ribbons and graduations from kindergarten started.

We are human and are bound to conflict. That will never change.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jun 9 at 2015 10:02 AM

2015-06-09T10:02:40-04:00

One is allowed to speak their mind, but one should know there is a time and a place for everything. There are extremes on both sides on sensitivity and freedom of speech.

Response by SGT Joe Sabedra made Jun 10 at 2015 9:22 PM

2015-06-10T21:22:20-04:00

I am fine with people. They are not fine with the Constitution.
This experiment we call America is work.
I have become very libertarian.

I don't care what you do as long as it does not effect me or hurt any one.

I used to say you must abide by the constitution but then I realized that is a collar and chai to keep our governed in check.

I k ow we are not supposed the be political here so I will stop that part there.

Like the Col before me mentioned.
Earn your boots.
Respect is earned not given.

Civilians (for the most part) have no idea.

Old Glory is like a religion to me.
Step on her an I will cut you leg off and beat you with it.

Carry on.