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Originally Posted by wittynickname
I really love how being "PC" is an insult. Being "politically correct" is basically just saying you're going to try not to be a dick and offend people on purpose. Being PC just means that you are empathetic and sympathetic to the people around you. This isn't a bad thing.
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It wasn't intended as an insult. The usage that you're referring to is to colloquial expression, indicating to prevent insulting somebody with sensitive feelings. Its actual meaning is related to a set of (Extreme left wing/Marxist) viewpoints unleashed on colleges/universities during the early 90's. It was also disseminated in Hollywood, the mainstream news media and various other cultural/social institutions.
It might be a stetch to consider it being emphathetic and sympathetic, as they're mutually exclusive. We've seen examples of PC people who aren't too open to different viewpoints. Then, even "tolerance" has its limits.
Now, back to the topic at hand...