If anything, it has become taboo to be politically correct nowadays. Political correctness became so absurd that the movement now is to move away from it.
I think political correctness is a good thing in moderation. For example, I think even the most "politcally incorrect" people on this board would agree that using the "n-word" is the wrong thing to do; or that using outdated and derogatory words towards ethnic groups, races, or women is wrong. I sure hope anyone who voiced their discontent when such things are said wouldn't be ridiculed as being overly PC.
What gets me though, is when people try to take unoffensive and generally well intentioned things, and make them into PC issues - like the whole "Christmas" situation. For people who get offended by the word "Christmas", would you also get offended if you were in Israel and someone wished you well for Hannakuh (sp)?
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