why is this "politically incorrect" attitude allowed to occur?
960023
personally, i don't believe in the term "politically correct" because i think as a free human being, you have the ability to decide for yourself what you think is correct. In a way i do aagree with you, a part of society is trying to be so anti racist, that it sort of backfires, but then again on the otherside of the scale there are still many many people who really are racists. I think we need to put a stop to this, why do we have to be portrayed as a colour, why can't we all just be portrayed as human beings? is there something so wrong or hard about that , that people can't just try it, for once just try treating everbody equally. peace out.
279481
Politically incorrect according to some!... an I(r)onic joke.
274555
It's one of these cases of "consider the source", I think.\nBlow it off; they're rude and lack consideration!
514973
You are to funny! It's so true.\n\nBut now a days every one and everything has to be politically correct. It's okay to offend white and black people now just as long as you don't upset the Turkish, Kurdish, Arabs, or any other nationality who are living off OUR country's handouts!
1117284
I understand your point.  I think it has to do with the fact that people are intensely stuck into categorizing. If a person considers him or herself to be liberal. They will normally take a harsh view on a conservative question that is not asked in a meaningful way. Or the other way, if a liberal question starts off with "why did bush kill our soldiers?" you will get an angry response from the right. That is why I asked the question that you answered. We have always been a society of labels. As far back as this countries founding there were labels on people for their political views or origin. Today it just takes an ever so hateful view and ignorance.
877923
Because unfortunately this is what passes for political discourse for many in this country today. It is acceptable to criticize policies which you don't like. It is acceptable to dislike the man if you choose. A poster about above me stated that it is patriotic to criticize, I can accept that, but there is a difference between constructive criticism and absolute slander and many just appear to be unable to separate the two. Do not be deterred by the negative responses you have received here. If you like the President for whatever reason that is your right and speaking out about why you like him is perfectly acceptable. Your opinions are just as valid as any of the detractors. Freedom of speech is a double edged sword, while we may not like the things that are said it is still the right of people to say these things. In a perfect world people would intelligently discuss issues, but alas the world we live in is far from perfect.
1056292
Because people like to force their views on other people.
975854
Politically Correctness is backwards.  I don't mean oxi-moron, I dissapprove of anarchy.  If everyone were to be truly politically correct, language would die.
472601
Absolutely.  I agree with the above answer that said that no where are you guaranteed the right to not be offended.  But to take it a step further, why does my doing, or not doing something get taken as an offense.  \nI think there is a serious epidemic outbreak of "Thin Skin," and the only cure is an injection of some good old-fashioned "Get Over It!"
902719
Why is this a political question?
184192
I think the fact that you were scolded in the first place is an example of the underlying problem western society faces.  We all believe in freedom of speech, to the point that ignorant, irrational and illogical cartoons about a sacred religious leader are allowed, albeit with some disdain, under the ideals of freedom of speech.  Yet so many great questions, like yours, based on logic, are completely written off as taboo.  I too like to discuss the "unmentionable" issues that are in fact key to our society's progression.  A huge example is the "unpatriotic" label alot of Americans got back in '03.
394788
Yes, you're correct, technically, but it's too dangerous now to exercise that particular form of freedom of speech. (and your picture is beautiful...I don't know what the first answerer is talking about)
417116
Trying to respect everyones' rights is a fool's errand. There are lots of people who will never think for themeselves unless you rattle their cage a little from time to time. Plus it's just plain fun to offend people, so long as you do it with a little respect.
1007329
There are innumerous people in this site that pass judgement, why they come no one really knows. So while it may seem a little silly sometimes you need to put in a disclaimer i.e. note that you're not asking to challenge but for information or to have an intellectual discussion hopefully that should minimise the backlash, but then again everyone likes to have a bitch.\n\nLuck!
546098
Why are you trying to impose the belief on me that there is something wrong with the statement the other person made?  It is natural to share opinions.  You just need to accept some and let others go.
542439
Political correctness is unjust and nonsense where common sense barley makes it. It increases prejudice and discrimination by picking on and highlighting issues that before was not there but only in the cranky minds of the political correctness brigade. It barmy liberal laws has benefited hard and persistant criminals as themselves real victims and treated so softly that the police are now powerless to stop criminals re-offending which for the real victims of these criminal brutes they are the last consideration only to be insulted by court decisions of leniency to their wrongdoers.\nPolitical correctness is has become a cancer to decent common sense and blights our society and it is high time it was thrown into the history books of legalised madness that should never be allowed to rear it's ugly head again.
223134
I support the right to publish the toons.  But with free speech you need to have respect and restraint.  You should publish something just because you can.  So if the material is disrespectful, or offensive, you need to be sure that's what you want to do...in this case it feels like they just published them to see if they could get a rise out of people. That's wrong.