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Originally Posted by wittynickname
Pretty awful "politically correct" examples there. One is a really offensive term and the other, if you missed it--a whole lot of different religions/people celebrate holidays in the winter months. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, etc, etc. It's less "politically correct" and more inclusive of everyone.
"Politically correct" is basically code for "not being an insensitive jackass." Why is being inclusive and tolerant and considerate of others' feelings a bad thing? Most of the time, someone complaining about political correctness wants to say/do something offensive/rude/bigoted without being called on it.
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Great post. To follow the examples cited, I have yet to see someone prove saying "happy holidays" does not include "merry christmas". As you say, complaining about "political correctness" is really just a defensive position, advanced to avoid scrutiny of being a bigot.