Politically Correct
Maybe it's not about them trying to control you
or shame you
or weaken you
Maybe it's about using the right word for the right thought
being a more effective communicator
being a stronger thinker
Maybe it's about not subjecting me to your verbal diarrhea
that you spew rather
than actually expressing a clear thought.
Maybe you will see a person,
not an object
or a disease
or an imagined imperfection.
So if you mean it, say it
and be prepared for the consequences.
heidi
written 3/12/13
Maybe it's not about them trying to control you
or shame you
or weaken you
Maybe it's about using the right word for the right thought
being a more effective communicator
being a stronger thinker
Maybe it's about not subjecting me to your verbal diarrhea
that you spew rather
than actually expressing a clear thought.
Maybe you will see a person,
not an object
or a disease
or an imagined imperfection.
So if you mean it, say it
and be prepared for the consequences.
heidi
written 3/12/13
Well said!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of political correctness. It's ridiculed by bigots who focus on the very extreme ends of it. I see nothing wrong at all in respecting all peoples and their rights - even those of the bigots who oppose such ideas.
Have a nice day.
Thank you! It's nice to know that I am not alone. Have a nice day too!
Deletestrong....and i agree...i would rather someone tell me than couch their words to make me feel better....it may sting a bit but at least i will know...and you are right, our words do bear consequences...
ReplyDeleteHi Brian! Thanks, I;m glad that you liked it.
DeleteWell-written. I love everything about this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bizza!
DeleteHeidi this brilliant in Buddhism it is called right speech and I agree with you =)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have had a really nice time catching up on your blog this morning. I am thinking about your latest prompt, and I want to post to it. I was considering posting "Ally."
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