Is this just another case of political correctness?

2015-10-12T12:19:08-04:00

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/10/09/546342

Twin Daughters Of Air Force Vet Barred From Wearing Jackets With Logo To School

School district says Air Force logo on hoodie is too large and pair of sisters can't wear them to school.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2015 12:22 PM

2015-10-12T12:22:03-04:00

It is probably more a case of trying to write rules for all.

We seem to have taken away common sense for fair to all.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 12 at 2015 12:25 PM

2015-10-12T12:25:25-04:00

Political correctness? No. Nonsense "zero tolerance" policy enforcement that attempts to avoid even the appearance of unfairness? Absolutely.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2015 12:38 PM

2015-10-12T12:38:28-04:00

I see no political correctness here. What I see is a one size fits all regulation that the parents don't like. If they cant waer Dallas Cowboys or Dallas Stars logos then I guess I don't see the issue

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 12 at 2015 12:50 PM

2015-10-12T12:50:01-04:00

Well, based on what I read... As much as I hate to say it, the dress code is what it is, and the discrepancy was specifically spelled out... In which case, the parents are wrong and rather than to admit they did not read/understand the policy fully or correctly, decided, instead, to use patriotism to justify their actions; as the school is not saying the logos are not allowed, just that their size do not meet the schools policy on logos...

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Oct 12 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-10-12T13:12:52-04:00

It's something, that's for sure. Political correctness is an infringement on freedom of speech disguised as politeness -- that is, we should not say or display any message or symbol that may offend someone. Even the symbols of our nation, including our national flag, appear to be offensive to someone.

That being said, I am also adverse to the concept of "Zero Tolerance" in all of its applications. It is employed in schools where everything, not just courses, are perceived by students as lessons. What is the lesson of Zero Tolerance? Justice is capricious. Defend yourself from a bully? You'll be punished. Such policies are easily enforced. There is no requirement for mature judgment, judiciousness. Teachers need only react without thought or consideration. Why do we hire them? We could just as easily program robots to deliver Common Core lesson plans and expel students without regard for rational consideration, and save ourselves a helluva lot of money, couldn't we?

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 12 at 2015 2:00 PM

2015-10-12T14:00:23-04:00

PC is nothing other than a liberal socialist agenda to replace moral tenants with the pretense of a non offensive totalitarian world view. Political correctness hides ideologies, truths and history. It is denial. Its purpose is to keep society ignorant. The logo's is to big today, tomorrow its the wrong color and so on until everyone is goose stepping in perfect unison.

"...be correct politically or be sent to the re-education camps." - Stalin

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2015 2:22 PM

2015-10-12T14:22:36-04:00

Absolutely it is. What a shame. Are we not supposed to show our support for the military and be patriotic anymore? Sure seems that way and it's ridiculous.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 12 at 2015 6:14 PM

2015-10-12T18:14:16-04:00

Just stupid.

Response by SMSgt David Zobel made Oct 12 at 2015 9:29 PM

2015-10-12T21:29:03-04:00

People should read the entire article instead of the headline and paragraph one. This AF vet is so out of hand on this it's embarrassing . Making his twins feel victimized and especially patriotic for making this rediculous stand will not serve them well on life. Although the maximum logo size at the school seems woefully small, it is an established standard there that this family felt only applies to others.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Oct 13 at 2015 1:15 AM

2015-10-13T01:15:00-04:00

Sounds more like just a dumb school rule rather than a PC issue.

Response by SSG Colt Henderson made Oct 13 at 2015 2:22 PM

2015-10-13T14:22:04-04:00

It simply is the dress code. There are no logo exceptions in there. It doesn't matter if it is a military logo. Those are the rules.