‘Political correctness’ has become epidemic
Among the "top 10" lists released at the end of the year was one entitled, "The PC Campus: Top 10 Abuses of 2008." It focused on politically correct behavior in both higher and public education.
Sometimes, "politically correct" actions sound funny. But there is nothing humorous about victimizing some students in order to placate extremists.
According to "The PC Campus," compiled by Young America's Foundation, some of the more egregious abuses included:
- The College of Alameda, Calif., which threatened to expel a student for praying for an ill professor, while on school property. Officials labeled the act "insulting behavior."
- At Florida Gulf Coast University, Christmas activities were eliminated. An "ugly holiday sweater" contest was substituted.
- An elementary school in Claremont, Calif., decided to avoid "racial stereotypes" by telling students they could not dress up as Native Americans and Pilgrims for a Thanksgiving program.
Unfortunately, political correctness has become an epidemic in America. It has been pointed out that a remedy exists: Those who pay the bills at institutions where political correctness trumps reason can simply stop doing so. We suspect that would end the foolishness very quickly.
