Do we take Political Correctness too far?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:20:17 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 5:21 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:21:57 -0400

By far. At times we work to defend the rights of one group due to political correctness while neglecting the rights of others.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made May 12 at 2016 5:21 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:21:58 -0400

I believe we do! However! Somethings should be said with TACT and Class! Its not what you say its how you say it!

Response by SFC Marshall Pesta made May 12 at 2016 5:26 PM

SFC Marshall Pesta — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:26:38 -0400

most of the time people call politically correct not being an asshole.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 12 at 2016 5:36 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:36:21 -0400

Yes, I try to be wary with what I say, one never knows what suppressed anger might be unleashed by a simple comment!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 12 at 2016 5:36 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:36:29 -0400

Political correctness is a restriction on freedom of speech. It's really that simple and indefensible. No, I can shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater, but there is scant little that I should be forbidden to say. Of course, I must be prepared to accept responsibility for whatever I say, but that is the price of all freedoms, isn't it? If you're not ready to accept responsibility, you're not ready to exercise individual liberty.

Response by SPC David S. made May 12 at 2016 5:36 PM

SPC David S. — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:36:46 -0400

I think the term politically correct is offensive to politicians. How about calling it 'people who never respond with their true feelings, beliefs or emotions to placate other people that are offended by the truth.' We can shorten the acronym to 'BS'.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made May 12 at 2016 5:37 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:37:21 -0400

There is no place in America for political correctness. It is what has turned this nation from a place where differences can be openly discussed to a nation where honest discourse has been replaced by hate mongering. I am not saying that every viewpoint is right, or even valid, but I would rather the ignorant racist bastards be out in the open rather than hiding in secrecy. Additionally this political correctness keeps people divided, divided people are easier to control. I don't think that the American People were born onto this earth to be controlled. We were born to live free in a land that everyone on RP took an oath to defend so that we could maintain that freedom.

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made May 12 at 2016 5:39 PM

1SG Dennis Hicks — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:39:49 -0400

Politically Correct folks live in a bubble and suffer from perpetual but hurt soars. It is the worst form of suppression there is these days. These idiots create new terms and illnesses for their views, MICRO AGGRESSION'S, GENDER IDENTIFICATION ETC , ETC, ETC

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 5:58 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:58:10 -0400

Yes, we do. Everybody's offended by something. We're taking it too far. And I don't believe there's an end in sight. Everybody, well nearly everybody, has a special status and can be offended by this or that. I say knock that BS off and get on with life. Soldier on!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 6:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:08:23 -0400

IMO, all these people whining about having to be politically correct need to grow a pair.

Now I recognize that my first statement was a bit rude, and for that I apologize... not because I am worried about being PC, but because that seemed to be the best way to make a point... my intent was not to offend but to demonstrate that yes, we really do still have freedom of speech.

No one is going to throw you in prison for being offensive, and if speaking the way you want to speak causes difficulty at your place of work... maybe you should consider working somewhere else. If you choose to continue working somewhere where speaking your mind would cause you difficulties, at least recognize that it was your choice. The same goes for your circle of friends, your church or whatever other group is making you feel oppressed.

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made May 12 at 2016 6:12 PM

SSG Thomas Gallegos — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:12:36 -0400

Without a doubt. A person should know the "arena" they are in when talking or listening. Whst I mean is if you're talking at a conference or such know your surroundings. If in a chat room or something know whst could come out if it.
You can also stay in your lane and not have to worry about being PC. Moreover yes people take it way to far.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 12 at 2016 6:31 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:31:38 -0400

If we have taken PC out of the box it came in we have taken it too far.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 12 at 2016 6:35 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:35:32 -0400

Hell Yes! Don't say this....Don't say that.....YOU can't say that word but they can because your Grandfather's best friend's cousin's barber offended that group of overly sensitive ...yadda yadda yadda....BUT that whole group CAN say that same word......

Give me a Break! If someone calls you a name, First make sure that you are not what they said, and if you do not consider yourself to be that then LET IT GO....If someone calls you a moron and you are a moron, then understand that recognition of a problem is the first step to a cure...if you are not a moron, then stay away from the guy that called you one.

Also understand that YOUR RIGHT to be whatever stops where my right not to have to put up with you starts. Most folks that claim to be discriminated against in today's world, IF they did not shove their difference in people's faces, NO ONE WOULD NOTICE. Honestly, my life is so full and I have so little free time, that I could care less and do not want to burn brain cells worrying about what restroom a transgender uses, UNTIL the make it the LAW that a pre-op transgender who still has a penis MUST be allowed to shower in the women's shower room at the gym, where little girls shower....and little girls get an eye full on One Eyed Trouser Trout, even though it is hated by it's owner, it is there....

Political Correctness is stupidity and liberal bigotry run amok. Also, understand that if you are that Offense Sensitive, that I, most of the people I know, and indeed most of the world are laughing at you. I will not laugh behind your back, I will do it straight to your face.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 6:57 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:57:11 -0400

Yes, this new PC culture is turning us into a country of entitled cry babies.

Response by MAJ Andrew Ready made May 12 at 2016 7:01 PM

MAJ Andrew Ready — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:01:25 -0400

yes

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made May 12 at 2016 7:07 PM

MSgt Michael Bischoff — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:07:16 -0400

Non-PC doesn't give you permission to be offensive. You can be a jerk that is your right; however, you must be ready for all reprucussions be they against you or others.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 7:55 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:55:47 -0400

What has anyone on this board not been able to say because of political correctness?

Response by SGT Jonathon Lowen made May 12 at 2016 8:20 PM

SGT Jonathon Lowen — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:20:07 -0400

Yes, and it is killing our service members.

Response by Amn Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 8:20 PM

Amn Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:20:13 -0400

I say the same thing!

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made May 12 at 2016 9:20 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:20:42 -0400

Yes, it's gotten to the point that someone, somewhere will be offended by something, no matter how innocuous it seems.

Response by SSG William Jones made May 12 at 2016 10:07 PM

SSG William Jones — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:07:15 -0400

Your sign "Politically Correct" pretty much nails it!!! As you're undoubtedly aware, Chaplains in the U.S. military are being forced to perform gay marriages, even if it goes against their personal religious beliefs. The few chaplains that have refused to follow orders know that it means the end of their careers.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 11:57 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2016 23:57:47 -0400

Speech should be protected, regardless of how offensive. The best disinfectant is sunlight, if the speech is bad, than it'll be recognized as such and fade away.

Silencing someone is never the answer, Political Correctness is a cancer.

Response by SGT William Howell made May 13 at 2016 9:04 AM

SGT William Howell — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:04:41 -0400

Political correctness is par for the course. You have to look at the driving force behind it. Obama and Hillery both promised everything to anybody that would listen. No matter what the minority cause was that catered to them, they told them as long as you vote for me I'll support you.

Hillery finally got trapped in West Virginia with the coal miners and she paid dearly.

For the majority of us most of these issues of PC would be a non-issue except that the government is forcing these issues on us. At some point, the majority is going to stand up and say enough! I think that is the appeal of Trump for some.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 13 at 2016 9:07 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:07:10 -0400

Political correctness should not (and will not) be a law, as it impedes on free speech. However as we have the right to freedom of speech, we also have the responsibility to be respectful to one another. This applies to everyone.

Response by SFC Joseph McCausland made May 13 at 2016 9:16 AM

SFC Joseph McCausland — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:16:34 -0400

In a word...."ABSOLUTELY"

Response by SPC Joseph Jones made May 16 at 2016 7:42 PM

SPC Joseph Jones — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:42:42 -0400

I'd say yes and yes. It seems words are the new nukes of our time. No one throws punches anymore when words suffice. People cannot be caught using words like "fag" "retard" or god forbid "cunt". To do so causes mayhem and riots in the streets. People have lost jobs over these and many other words. And just recently I've had to say goodbye to my Facebook account beacuse "in "blah blah" profession, your personal views are subject to scrutiny..." , well that may be so but if my privacy is set so others cannot see then what's to worry? Can I not have the best of both worlds. Speaking my mind and doing a job that I love? Apparently not. Every one everywhere is watching. And everyone is a reflection....

All in all I call bull. Say what you mean and own what you say. Re-Kindle the days of Dennis Leary, Lewis Black and others like them. Be an" asshole" if you so choose but own it!