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Subject:Re: Political Correctness-OED def. From:Joe Fockler <jfockler -at- IPHASE -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 6 Jun 1995 10:41:10 -0500
Arlen P. Walker writes:
+ By my reading, this means that someone who is actively "POLITICALLY
+ INCORRECT" makes a habit of excluding, marginalizing, or insulting
+ others. I fail to see how anybody could take pride in such behavior. But
+ then, I never could understand conservative Christians.
+ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+ Which of course makes it completely acceptable to exclude, marginalize or
insult
+ them, eh, Douglas?
AMEN ARLEN! The only government sanctioned and acceptable form of
bigotry, discrimination, and hate is that which is directed at
"conservative Christians."
It is ironic that Douglas would say "I never could understand
conservative Christians." Isn't the purpose of Political Correctness and
programs spawned from this movement (radical feminism, etc) to encourage
people to be sensitive toward and understand those who are different?
Perhaps the fact that political correct people are walking contradictions
is a major reason that the movement is quickly fading.
Politically Correct adj. The radical belief that without government,
certain people are powerless.
Please send all flames directly to me: jfockler -at- iphase -dot- com I need a
good hearty laugh at your expense :)
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