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by m0a0t0 4472 days ago
Why is it that for some people political correctness - something which tries to make people respect one another more and be nice - is the devil.

You have the right to say almost whatever you want. That doesn't mean you fucking should, does it? There's a big difference between the two

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Because for some people political correctness is about lying to make others feel good.
Well when the thing they are lying about is a view which is harmful then I see no problem.
You've heard of the chilling effect, right? I would say insisting on being politically correct in all things or you're not fit to run a company would qualify as censorship.