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71% of Americans Say Political Correctness Has Silenced Discussions
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:03 am
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:03 am
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CATO
Poll: 71% of Americans Say Political Correctness Has Silenced Discussions Society Needs to Have, 58% Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share
By Emily Ekins
October 31, 2017
The Cato 2017 Free Speech and Tolerance Survey, a new national poll of 2,300 U.S. adults, finds that 71% Americans believe that political correctness has silenced important discussions our society needs to have. The consequences are personal—58% of Americans believe the political climate prevents them from sharing their own political beliefs.
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Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:10 am to NC_Tigah
I don’t really think that there should even be a discussion about this.
I think people should be able to freely express their views no matter how fricked up they are.
Anywhere. In any form of media. As with this website, I believe that other than posting pornography; you should be able to say what you want.
I’ve even advocated for many of those who have been banned for their release. Even though I don’t agree with them. At all.
Simply, because it doesn’t matter to me WHAT YOU SAY; but what you do...
Simple as that.
I think people should be able to freely express their views no matter how fricked up they are.
Anywhere. In any form of media. As with this website, I believe that other than posting pornography; you should be able to say what you want.
I’ve even advocated for many of those who have been banned for their release. Even though I don’t agree with them. At all.
Simply, because it doesn’t matter to me WHAT YOU SAY; but what you do...
Simple as that.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:02 am to NC_Tigah
Sad there are 29% with their heads in the sand.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:32 am to Errerrerrwere
quote:
I think people should be able to freely express their views no matter how fricked up they are.
How about threats against people?
Or better yet, how about people freely expressing terroristic views at your kids elementary school or your church or in front of your house?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:42 am to DEG
I think any intellectually honest person knows that he wasn’t including either of those ridiculous things in his post. Seeing as, as I’m sure you know, SCOTUS has long since ruled that speech inciting violence is not protected speech
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:44 am to NC_Tigah
As a black man its funny to me when white co workers are having a discussion and they mention me as not being like the "normal black people". Thats the first sign of the disconnect.
It never bothers me because I appreciate knowing what a persons true beliefs are. There is nothing like person that acts fake
It never bothers me because I appreciate knowing what a persons true beliefs are. There is nothing like person that acts fake
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:45 am to ILeaveAtHalftime
you his spokesperson?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:47 am to DEG
No. Just think it’s counterproductive and dishonest when people intentionally misrepresent what others are saying when their underlying meaning is so clear
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:50 am to NC_Tigah
Thus, we have lunacy like "diversity visas" that are not even an issue that is discussed.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:51 am to DEG
quote:
How about threats against people? Or better yet, how about people freely expressing terroristic views at your kids elementary school or your church or in front of your house?
Absolutely. Why not? Being able to easily identify the problem people by their own words and actions would make it easier to eliminate the problem people. Don't you agree?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 6:54 am to ILeaveAtHalftime
Are you kidding? How about you challenge his post instead of mine. He was unequivocal, and I asked questions in my post so that I wouldn't misrepresent. I'm looking for clarity for frick sake.
And my point is, everyone has their limit of what's acceptable and what isn't. We should be careful not to use absolutes, like he did.
And my point is, everyone has their limit of what's acceptable and what isn't. We should be careful not to use absolutes, like he did.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 7:00 am to DEG
No. I have common sense, which tells me he wasn’t including the incitement of violence with free speech.
And in this conversation, it doesn’t matter what “everyone’s limit” for what’s acceptable is. Free speech has been defined in this country for quite some time. Individuals perception of it does not change what the limits of free speech are
And in this conversation, it doesn’t matter what “everyone’s limit” for what’s acceptable is. Free speech has been defined in this country for quite some time. Individuals perception of it does not change what the limits of free speech are
This post was edited on 11/1/17 at 7:03 am
Posted on 11/1/17 at 7:02 am to winston318
It's interesting that your coworkers think normal black people are the criminal kind. I always thought normal black people were the ones like me
Posted on 11/1/17 at 7:22 am to DEG
quote:or yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater? All falls under realm of free speech.
How about threats against people?
Or better yet, how about people freely expressing terroristic views at your kids elementary school or your church or in front of your house?
None of that has to do with Political Correctness.
As I've said many times here, Political Correctness is little more than explaining away an incorrect concept as somehow acceptable. If something is 'correct', there is no reason to modify the term. It's either correct or not.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 7:31 am to winston318
quote:
"normal black people"
WTF does that even mean?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 8:40 am to Errerrerrwere
quote:
you should be able to say what you want.
Lol. I was banned for several months for a simple unpleasant comment about Barrack’s husband.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 8:42 am to winston318
quote:
As a black man its funny to me when white co workers are having a discussion and they mention me as not being like the "normal black people".
Obviously, that is ignorant. However, do you take that as an insult or a compliment?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 8:43 am to el Gaucho
quote:
I always thought normal black people were the ones like me
Illegal alien Mexican? Not a truly representative part of "typical black culture"...yet.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:29 am to NC_Tigah
I don't believe anyone is really free to discuss this OP openly.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:42 am to LSU Patrick
quote:neither. When you're black and grow up in the burbs you get use other blacks from other sides of town saying the same thing.
Obviously, that is ignorant. However, do you take that as an insult or a compliment?
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