Monday, May 6, 2013

Politically Correct

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

8 comments:

  1. Well said!!!
    I'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.

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    1. Thank you! It's nice to know that I am not alone. Have a nice day too!

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  2. strong....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...

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    1. Hi Brian! Thanks, I;m glad that you liked it.

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  3. Well-written. I love everything about this.

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  4. Heidi this brilliant in Buddhism it is called right speech and I agree with you =)

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  5. Thank 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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