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I don't let other people do the thinking for me, I think on my own. Try it out sometime.
edit on 23-11-2012 by Trustfund because: (no reason given)
And I do think for myself, as Ive stated in this thread more than once.
Originally posted by MisterMarbles
Being PC 100% of the time can turn a person into a pathological liar who refuses to publicly acknowledge the truth for the sake of being accepted by other people who are willing to do the same. I'd rather tell it like it is and be accepted for who I am instead of someone I pretend to be. However, that isn't a realistic option for many people in today's society.
you call that an answer ?
Originally posted by Trustfund
Originally posted by Honor93
reply to post by Trustfund
so why then is Obama excused on a regular basis ??
If you're an adult in America there's no excuse to give for being hatefully bigoted against a group of people.
Yep, everyday.
have you ever felt pressured by liberal society to share their viewpoints on an issue you differ on
do you have any viewpoints that differ from liberal society
and also how open are you with your friends?
The last question is most important, because the original purpose I even thought of this discussion was that I am afraid to be open to people because they might be offended by my views or personality
Structure and agency
In the social sciences there is a standing debate over the primacy of structure or agency in shaping human behavior. Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.[1] Structure is the recurrent patterned arrangements which influence or limit the choices and opportunities available.[1] The debate can be contrasted with the "nature verses nurture" debate, which questions whether biological determinism ("nature") or socialisation ("nurture") predominates in the formation of an individual's identity. In contrast, the structure verses agency debate may be understood as an issue of socialisation against autonomy in determining whether an individual acts as a free agent or in a manner dictated by social structure.
From the moment Mitt Romney stepped off stage Tuesday night, having just delivered a brief concession speech he wrote only that evening, the massive infrastructure surrounding his campaign quickly began to disassemble itself.
Aides taking cabs home late that night got rude awakenings when they found the credit cards linked to the campaign no longer worked.
Originally posted by Honor93
you call that an answer ?
Originally posted by Trustfund
Originally posted by Honor93
reply to post by Trustfund
so why then is Obama excused on a regular basis ??
If you're an adult in America there's no excuse to give for being hatefully bigoted against a group of people.
Yep, everyday.
i asked for a reason why ... why is the adult? in charge, excused for his often bigotted speech ?
or his political arm-twisting groups that do the same ... like that survey we were discussing yesterday.
Originally posted by darkbake
reply to post by MisterMarbles
I agree with you on this, which is why I asked Trustfund how open he is with his friends. I find that trying to be PC has made me, like you said, a pathological liar acting like someone I am not. This affects how open I can be with people.
Thus, we get to the point of the thread, which is whether or not being politically correct can cause psychological damage.
Originally posted by lee anoma
A modicum of self-restraint can cause you mental damage?
Most of the people complaining about "political correctness" tend to be some of the most sensitive groups of people you can come across when they perceive that someone has offended their personal "value system" or political beliefs.
How many people complaining about political correctness right now were outraged over Lindsey Stone, and/or supported her being fired for making an obscene gesture next to a sign at the Arlington National Cemetery?
Anyone in here complaining about lacking true freedom of expression should not be offended by that photo, and should actually support this woman's right to do exactly what she did.
- Lee
Originally posted by Trustfund
reply to post by Juggernog
And I do think for myself, as Ive stated in this thread more than once.
I don't think you do. Pretty sure you're just societally conditioned to view gay marriage as a weird or negative thing... There is no reason why a straight person would care about gay people being legally allowed to marry as it has zero affect on your life.
But if you're not influenced by society, then you're influenced by your own self importance... as you think you should be able to discriminate on others due to solely YOUR beliefs. This is actually worse than the latter option. Why be proud to oppress others?
edit on 23-11-2012 by Trustfund because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Juggernog
Theres a difference in being offended by something and not supporting it.
I can be offended by that picture all I want, yet I still support her right to do what she did and believe what she wants.
And getting fired for things people do away from their jobs is a growing trend and one that I think is ridiculous.
I only see that getting worse though.
Ohhhh, I get it. So I am opposed to homosexuality because I was conditioned to be that way and because I follow the masses and cant think for myself?
However, you agree with homosexuality because you are a free thinker and go against the grain, even though polls show a 51 to 48% in favor of it?
I bet the book "My two daddies/mommies" was required reading in your elementary school