The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that political correctness promotes dishonesty. Of course, good manners and common decency should always be the catalyst that controls our communications. That is understood. Under no circumstances do I believe that we should verbally attack another, be abusive, ugly or defamatory. However, I believe that many people communicate in a politically correct manner that is lacking in honesty. Simply speaking, their communications convey what they think others want to hear rather than what they really think or would say if they dared to be honest.
When we say things solely to make another feel good are we being dishonest no matter how “pure” our motivation? Perhaps that is why more and more people in today’s world are “truth challenged” especially our politicians. My mother taught me that if I couldn't say something good, I shouldn't say anything at all. Perhaps we should "coin" a new phrase, "If we can't speak the truth, don't speak at all"?
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