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James Brothers <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 31 May 2007 21:04:55 -0400
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While like most people I have bias, it was in this context (not  
raising hackles) that I find PC to be stiffling. It is impossible to  
have a good debate of a topic if only that which is accepted by all  
and uncontroversial is voiced. This is also a good recipe for  
groupthink.

James Brothers, RPA
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On May 31, 2007, at 13:05, qvarizona wrote:

> Regarding the term PC,  Jon Kukla wrote,
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> "In that context, the term was NOT associated with any particular  
> point of view or ideology, but rather with what was least likely to  
> raise anyone's hackles."
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> Thinking about this in several contexts, I think that's
> one of the best definitions of the term PC I've come across.
>
> --Joanne
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