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[Adam Todd]

At 18:03 14/06/2005 +1000, Chris Maltby wrote:
>On Tue, Jun 14, 2005 at 04:51:48PM +1000, Adam Todd wrote:
> > How can you be Politically Correct and have Free Speech?  These two
> > concepts seem to be diametrically opposed.
>
>You can certainly have free speech while being sensitive to the
>fact that your reader(s) may have backgrounds different to your
>own.  The term "Political Correctness", whatever it's original
>intent, has been hijacked by the bigoted as a perjorative and
>that usage has since become the standard one. The ironic usage
>which may precede the usual one now depends on this adoption.

Ahhhh.  I understand!  From "Political Correctness" from the 1970's to 
Double Speak of the 2000's :)

>But to avoid any misunderstanding, I find the words "politeness"
>or "respectfulness" work well as an alternative and have (as yet)

PC = Polite and Courteous

Perhaps?

I do not agree with what you say, but respect your right to say it.

>not been corrupted. See:
>
>     "How can you be Polite and have Free Speech?"
>
>Easy. Free speech isn't a license to disrespect the opinions
>or make personal attacks on others.

I totally agree.   Free Speech is a right to express an opinion or view in 
relation to a subject or matter.

It's certainly not a right to defame or slander another and it's not a 
right to be abusive.

in fact, once you start the abuse path, you loose your right to Free Speech.

> > (I'm trying to change the subject here!  Is it working?)
>
>So far, so good.

Indeed!