Being too politically correct – is incorrect

Published time: November 12, 2011 08:30
Edited time: November 12, 2011 12:36
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It is a common complaint across the world: political correctness has gone too far. RT has sent Lori Harfenist to central New York to ask people whether there is now just too much we can’t talk about in public.

­A recent poll indicates that people feel political correctness is having a negative effect on society. “The Resident” has been canvassing the views of Big Apple dwellers.

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hopeleaves 19.11.2011 18:41

I agree. Look at Ron Paul. The man tells it like it is. I believe that's why he's become more popular.

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Nay Lin Maung 13.11.2011 01:32

It is politic move.

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Bianca 12.11.2011 16:07

I am not sure what is it that people put under the umbrella of "political correctness". & nbsp;  In US, many people would like to "dispense" with "political" correctness,  but all they want really is to be nasty to somebody else without social censure.  The name need to change, though.  There is a constitutional protection in our right to pursue happiness --- and that does not allow anyone to pursue their happiness at the expense of others.   In a society so lacking in manners --- political correctness is the only thing holding the slime back.    Many issues do not fall into the "political correctness". & nbsp; They are issues of legal process, or lack thereoff.   ;  It would be really interesting to know what exactly is it people would like to say if released from the constraints of political correctness.  I imagine, the generalized abuse of minorities, and all types of "otherness" would be at the top of the list.   I think we need to be carefull what we wish for.....it may become unwanted reality.

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