Has the politically correct atmosphere created a generation incapable of making decisions?

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:56:51 -0400

I have noticed as I ask survey questions 5 possibilities just isn't enough for some folks. Gathering data has become nearly impossible and the reasoning behind the indecision is by in large "Pcpcpcpc."

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 12 at 2016 8:59 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:59:35 -0400

We Americans are Independent Cuss Bastards. 5 of anything will never be enough.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made May 12 at 2016 9:03 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:03:20 -0400

I think it depends...

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 12 at 2016 9:30 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:30:59 -0400

Sorry, none of the above. I can't see a relationship between political correctness and the ability to make a decision. Well, maybe just one: Cowardice vs Courage. Political correctness is the restriction of free speech. Yes, it's just that simple. Making a decision requires courage (which is why I convinced, after looking at Barack Obama's voting record as a state legislator and a member of Congress, he is a moral coward). Interestingly, it takes courage to speak freely in a politically correct world. Sadly, I don't think this relates to your question which is why I can't find a place for my response among the choices you offer

Response by CPL Byron Williams made May 12 at 2016 11:18 PM

CPL Byron Williams — Thu, 12 May 2016 23:18:21 -0400

Its gonna get strange im sure

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 13 at 2016 12:20 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 13 May 2016 00:20:16 -0400

No, they can make decisions - but the emotional thinking behind them is incapable of making good decisions.

Response by SGT David T. made May 13 at 2016 7:57 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:57:41 -0400

I don't think political correctness is the cause. I think it is a symptom. I think the idea that parents engrain in their kids about how they are special and amazing no matter what they do causes a lot of this. Kids today are told basically what the answer is instead of figuring it out for themselves. A good example is parents yelling at teachers for "giving" their kid a bad grade instead of asking the kid why they earned the bad grade. So they don't know how to fail and in the absence of an immediate definitive answer, they tend to be indecisive. Granted this does not apply to every Millennial but seems to be a common trait.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2016 8:05 AM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:05:01 -0400

No, I think that PC has changed the decision making process for a lot of people and made folks consider more things than in the past. I don't believe that it makes people incapable of making decisions but it does expose those that are not willing to make a decision and stand by that decision. Leaders will always be leaders regardless of the situation or circumstances that surround them and a huge part of leadership is the ability to make decisions and stick with those decisions.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made May 13 at 2016 8:11 AM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:11:47 -0400

No, decisions can and have been made. The "PC" issue/problem is that people are hampered when trying to explain reasoning behind those decisions.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 13 at 2016 8:28 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:28:55 -0400

Yes. You see it every single day. For example, yesterday I watched a video where a guy walked around a college campus (all voting age individuals) and asked them a simple question. "Is there a difference between male and female". Not one of them could answer the question. Instead they would give circular answers about how it's not their place to judge and whatever they feel like being or how biology is a social construct.

So yes, we are currently raising generations who are more worried about not offending people and praying to the PC god than making a decision and being able to say something as simple as Yes, males have a penis and women have a vagina.