The term "politically correct" is relatively new to me. In recent years it has become incorrect to disagree with the establishment. To disagree with authority is considered to be critical and disagreeable in a negative way. This is inconsistent with what America is about.
To remove a person's right to disagree is to tolerate tyranny. Our forefathers sacrificed themselves by fighting tyrants who would limit their freedoms. The fight is not over. Some people think that any disagreement with an elected or appointed politician is treasonous. They also think that it should be illegal for anyone to speak their opinion if it is different from the status quo.
Today common sense is not mentioned much. I hope it is not considered a crime. Examples of common sense include seeking shelter from the rain, avoiding poverty by not spending everything you have, working for money to pay bills, defending your country by guarding the borders, and recognizing a higher power than government.
The democratic process involves disagreement and debate. Disagreement is part of the process. The press used to understand their responsibility to report the news whether they agreed with it or not. Citizens need good information to make well informed decisions. Common sense is not a requirement to be a citizen or a politician or news reporter.
Just as we should be tolerant of those with no common sense, the politically correct should reciprocate. Being politically correct is to ignore morality and other factors to remain in the favor of the popular purveyor of a trend or political idea..Anyone who disagrees with the politically correct is considered a terrorist who should be silenced or imprisoned or executed. These views are expressed by talk show hosts, news hosts, and politicians today.
The MSM or main stream media is considered by many as the propaganda arm of the government. Increasingly, the news is being reported on the internet by people who have a thirst for truth. Many of these individuals do not receive compensation for their efforts. I applaud them and hope that more will join the effort.
The reason America is seriously in danger of losing sovereignty and freedom is that many of us have been asleep to the political process for too long. While some folks advocate political correctness and equate that to always being positive and never exposing wrongdoing; the wrongdoing and corruption in government is still there. Whether we vote and express our opinion or turn our back on the process, we are participating in decisions that effect our future.
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