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Im curious, what is PC terminology?

- Is it the act of calling a homosexual person, gay instead of fag?

- Is it referring to black people as african-americans and not niggers?

- Is it referring to Muslim people as muslim people and not ragheads?

- Is it referring to people of east asian heritage as Asian and not chinks?

Its 2017, so if we have to watch our words so that we dont disrespect people who have been humiliated for years, its not much to ask for. Unless you put up everyday with something that offends you, you have no idea how much your "PC terminology" helps a disadvantaged person feel comfortable in their own skin.



> Is it the act of calling a homosexual person, gay instead of fag?

Using the term 'homosexual person' is not PC. Are you a homophobe or what? :P

http://americablog.com/2007/07/dear-washington-post-please-s...

https://www.quora.com/Which-is-more-appropriate-homosexual-o...

If I was on the left, I could make a big deal out of your incorrect use of the word homosexual, and I could make it look like you are as bad as someone calling someone a fag in an intentionally derogative way.

> Is it referring to black people as african-americans and not niggers?

Black people is not PC. Dude, are you a racist or what?

The correct term is person-of-color. But do not say "colored person" or you will receive a massive social media outcry.

"But I am not a racist you say?". Doesn't matter, once you say the wrong word, you are already one of them.

> Is it referring to Muslim people as muslim people and not ragheads? > Is it referring to people of east asian heritage as Asian and not chinks?

2017 PC is not about using derrogatory terms.

> In 2017...its not much to ask for.

It seems like it is for you, because in your post you have used the incorrect terms.

Now, are you a racist and a homophobe?

The right would assume you are not.

The left will be keeping their eye on you, and now have material to take you down in the future if they want to.




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