A key issue currently driving a wedge between political parties in the U.S. is the question of so-called political correctness, or the avoidance of language and actions that could be construed as exclusive, oppressive, or marginalizing of minority groups. Here are the pros and cons of political correctness in our national discourse:
PROS
Refreshing change of pace to treat other human beings with respect
Makes bigots harder to spot, which creates pleasant illusion that society is progressing
Has word “correct” in it
Makes Dan Snyder’s frantic efforts to preserve his football team’s name pretty hilarious
Masks myriad other ways in which you are giant asshole
Slightly increases chance of not being completely disavowed by future generations
CONS
Inconvenient to have to find socially acceptable historical figure to name buildings after
One less way to relate to the Greatest Generation
Jews really are conspiring to destroy America
Sitcom banter even more mediocre
Your “Drink-o de Mayo” sombrero is the only hat you look good in
Will most assuredly cost you the election
