Is being politically correct destroying the U.S.

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I'm just worried that if we don't start recognizing the facts for what they are we are doomed. But we are so worried about not stepping on anyone toes that we are not getting things done.

Doomed? Really?

I'm not sure what you're getting at, exactly. Do you think it would be better if blacks and hispanics were more oppressed than they are today? I agree that political correctness does get out of hand in certain situations (and, interestingly, when it does get out of hand, it's almost always because some white person gets up in arms about racism), but for the most part it has been beneficial. By being forced to be sensitive to other cultures, we (whites) have learned how powerful and offensive the N word is, for example. Also, offensive words for gays are not nearly as prevalent as they once were. If you don't believe me on these two examples, go rent Blazing Saddles and Eddie Murphy's Delirious and see how comfortable you feel. The language in these movies was commonplace when they were shot.

Yes, there are those who take it to the extreme, like Reverend Al and Jessie, who work so hard at being offended on a daily basis. But on the whole, political correctness has actually brought us closer together in a way.