Political correctness does not exist only to perpetuate a false sense of absolute equality. It exists to provide an impetus toward achieving that equality.
We all know that, in our personal lives, we deal with people on an individual level, judging them by their merit (as much as possible) rather than by labels. But, on the societal level, we delegate that judgment to larger bodies, such as law.
Unfortunately, the law holds great power, and is cold to the individual's struggle for understanding. Therefore, we must have a law and a culture that is truly equal--in and out of the court--even if none of us personally agree.
In an environment where it is okay to freely believe in racial differences (probably with factual backing), we will quickly divide. In a politically-correct environment, we will feel second thoughts about judging everyone.
I say, never assume that just because society has learned a lesson that we will remember...shortly after we suddenly stop being politically correct, we will forget why we ever were, resuming the tribalism of our dark nature which leads to war, genocide, and hatred.
The price of political correctness is the resentment and foolishness of it all...but I'll pay that price, if it means I'll be warded from my darker nature.
Well, here in Rochester, NY, I've also never had much of a problem. Come to think of it, there aren't many kids around here...more college kids than the little ones, and I guess they're slightly less annoying.
It could be that kids are the factor with the highest correlation to bad moviegoing. Could it be that it's time for movie theaters to stop pandering to children and "families"?
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Political correctness does not exist only to perpetuate a false sense of absolute equality. It exists to provide an impetus toward achieving that equality.
We all know that, in our personal lives, we deal with people on an individual level, judging them by their merit (as much as possible) rather than by labels. But, on the societal level, we delegate that judgment to larger bodies, such as law.
Unfortunately, the law holds great power, and is cold to the individual's struggle for understanding. Therefore, we must have a law and a culture that is truly equal--in and out of the court--even if none of us personally agree.
In an environment where it is okay to freely believe in racial differences (probably with factual backing), we will quickly divide. In a politically-correct environment, we will feel second thoughts about judging everyone.
I say, never assume that just because society has learned a lesson that we will remember...shortly after we suddenly stop being politically correct, we will forget why we ever were, resuming the tribalism of our dark nature which leads to war, genocide, and hatred.
The price of political correctness is the resentment and foolishness of it all...but I'll pay that price, if it means I'll be warded from my darker nature.
Well, here in Rochester, NY, I've also never had much of a problem. Come to think of it, there aren't many kids around here...more college kids than the little ones, and I guess they're slightly less annoying.
It could be that kids are the factor with the highest correlation to bad moviegoing. Could it be that it's time for movie theaters to stop pandering to children and "families"?