POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

At first glance, being politically correct appears to be the proper thing to do and not be a big deal. The question is, is there a down side to political correctness?

From Wikipedia encyclopedia’s definition. Political correctness and politically correct type terms are the terms applied to language, ideas, policies, and behavior meant to enforce ideological conformity to an orthodox authority. From this definition I would say that political correctness can be a VERY BIG DEAL particularly if you are required to conform to someone else’s beliefs and jeopardize or give up your beliefs and freedom. .

Our U.S. government and many of our politicians are taking action in the name of political correctness. But is it the smart thing to do and does it protect our freedom and democracy?
On October 2,2007 a resolution in the US House of Representatives called, "Recognizing Commencement of Ramadan and Commending Muslims for Their Faith" passed by a 376-0 vote. The measure was called "a sign of respect and recognition," by Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison, a co-sponsor of the resolution. He added, "It’s a very American thing to do. We are a nation of religious tolerance and religious inclusion." For your information Minnesota has a very large Muslim population.
Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) said “This resolution is an example of the degree to which political correctness has captured the political and media elite in this country,” He also said “The problem is that any attempt to do so for Christians or Jews is immediately condemned as ‘breaching’ the non-existent line between church and state by the same elite.” I do not believe that our government has ever voted on recognizing any other religion.
On November 21, 2006 a number of passengers on the US Airways flight 300 alerted the crew that six Muslim men, Imams, were acting suspiciously, taking seats other than those assigned and supposedly spouting anti-American rhetoric. The crew and a US Marshal concurred with the passengers’ concerns and made the six depart from the plane.
After the group of six Muslim imams filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against US Airways and unknown (John Doe) passengers, Rep Peter King, New, York and Rep. Steve Pearce, New Mexico, sponsored a provision to the Homeland Security legislation that would protect the public from being sued for reporting behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack. There are a number of terrorist arrests that were made as a result of citizens notifying the authorities about questionable occurrences. What would have happened if these citizens feared being sued?
It seems that the majority of our legislators caved in to political correctness and did not pass the legislation. The rejection of the John Doe bill will work against the Homeland Security’s needs and the safety of Americans.
Random House was to publish an historical novel by Sherry Jones, titled "The Jewel of Medina." on August 12, 2008. Although the rights to publish cost Random House $100,000 the book’s publication was canceled, according to Random House, because the Muslim community might be offended.
On March 30, 2009 the “Telegraph” reported that the European Union has drawn up guidelines advising government spokesmen to refrain from linking Islam and terrorism.
Brussels officials have confirmed the existence of a classified handbook which offers "non-offensive" phrases in place of terms such as "jihad", "Islamic" or "fundamentalist".
On March 3, 2009 “The Washington Post” reported that U.S. government speechwriters and other staff were notified to use "Overseas Contingency Operation" instead of terms such as Global War on Terror. On March 30, 2009 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Obama administration has indeed abandoned the term “war on terror." If it is not a war then what are we fighting?

If most of the terrorist are Muslim and proclaim themselves as such, and freely state they are fighting their Jihad, why can’t we? When, ever, in history did any military feel obligated to be politically correct and appease their mortal enemy? Why do all the politically correct actions or lack thereof appear only to appease Muslims? What will we be asked to call Muslim suicide Bombers, Terrorist, Islamists, Jihadists and murderers of civilians-- “freedom fighters?” Let you congress representatives know you are not happy with “Political Correctness” when it undermines our safety or freedom, no matter how slightly.