“Political correctness” is a term that infuriates some people.
Take this NPR poll, for example:
More than 50 percent of Americans said they were against the country becoming politically correct. Rather than shrugging off the results, author A.R. Moxon posted a thread on Twitter that dug into what that actually means.
Yes, what exactly are the things that can’t be said due to the scourge of political correctness?
Let’s say it again for the people in the back: “What they object to is simply personal accountability.”
Nobody is stopping anyone from saying what they want. Today, though, you’ll be judged if you choose to use slurs.
Moxon also criticizes those conducting these polls, which allow folks taking the poll to avoid any real scrutiny:
He also tackles common complaints about political correctness:
Ultimately, Moxon ends the thread with some important advice for those who might be concerned about political correctness:
Indeed. Sage advice for anyone.