reply to post by TasteTheMagick
I never said I had no faith in the system. I don't have a faith in society.
society is the system - whether you choose to see it or not
it isn't perfect - but what is?
People aren't questioning what words mean...
but they are - this is exactly what they're doing
they're attaching offense because people are told to feel sorry for people that are different.
your perception - no doubt - of a complex situation - a series of societal trends and events that are attempting to right some wrongs and bring about
some balance
if we lay it on a little thick at times - well...
I think there are worse crimes against humanity than this - but, maybe that's just my opinion
Damage can NOT be done with words, trying to figure out if it can or not IS a waste of time because words are not painful.
now - here's my question for you - please try not to dodge it:
is this only true for you - or is this true for all people?
and - is this something you - or anyone - can prove (or disprove - for that matter)?
And political correctness IS a direct threat to my right to my own opinion. It's a form of controlling what people say. Especially when people try
and legislate it.
so - back to the subject of political correctness and freedom of speech
you are right - there are definite threats that exist to our freedom of speech
there always have been - from day one - there always will be
or, at least until that stage in human development where we've evolved into brilliant, marvelous creatures without any flaws - and possibly the
ability to walk through walls - or on water even
in some of these threads - what I've seen is not so much peoples genuine fear about losing their right to freedom of speech - so much as a kind of
laziness and self indulgence
whatever rights we have - and whatever the system in place to protect those rights - it never rests
if it rests it dies
we do not get to decide on a rule, go home - and quit thinking
merely saying that words can't harm you because you think questioning that somehow is going to degrade your rights - is childish - at best
however - what we're doing right now - in this thread - and in editorials - and picket lines - and protest marches - and voting booths - this is what
it's all about
it's never going to end - there will never be a final decision
