You must have been in different sixties than I was in, Lance.
I think that people get too hung up on judging what is "politically correct" and lose
sight of the issues
because they can't get beyond that term.
I prefer not to use the term, think about it or worry about it. If it so far off the
spectrum that it gets
noticed then I usually have a good laugh at it. The term was coined by people making
fun of other people who
cared about the language they used in order not to perpetuate the linguistic
injustices meted out to people.
In other words, "politically correct" is a sneer used by those who think it is
perfectly alright to call
someone a "fat bastard" whether or not it hurts.
Trudy
Lance Kelly wrote:
> Thanks Trudy,
> I guess Im trying to play 'devils advocate' because I sincerely believe
> people are missing the real picture.
> Can I just say I'm happy to be a "bloke" and happy to support active and
> real action, but I have a real difficulty when the politically correct have
> control. I believe people find it somewhat condescending and that real
> genuineness is overlooked in the politically correct sphere.
> I reckon that half the problem is that people cant get anywhere anyway with
> real issues and that people cant be understood because part of the control
> that the politcally correct use is redefining (and may I suggest pacifying)
> what are real and everyday issues for people.
> The sixities generation to which I belong is to blame for it, because we've
> copped out of the revolution for change.
>
> Regards,
> Lance.
>
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