Truer words have never been spoken, Naiah.

Private institutions putting “Merry Christmas” on their front door is very different than the same banner on the steps of the Capitol Building.

Agreed. But both actions stem from a similar mentality, though each has different ramifications.

Isn’t political correctness something that only public sector groups need to worry about? I think talking about it in a private context doesn’t make much sense.

What do you mean ‘public sector’? In my mind I see political correctness potentially coming into play with any organization that is public-facing. Businesses are termed as being in the “private sector”, but they still very much deal with the public, and hence have to tiptoe around certain issues as well so as not to offend or upset their patrons, right?

Do you feel it is useless even in a public setting?

I’m not arguing that it’s useless—I understand that PC has a “use”. I just think that use has been blown severely out of proportion and that the loud minority these days often dictates when happens in relation to the quiet majority. I understand the principle behind being PC (not offending anybody, catering to a diverse group, etc.) but I think it does far more harm than good in the long run. My 2¢.

Isn’t political correctness something that only public sector groups need to worry about? I think talking about it in a private context doesn’t make much sense.

Do you feel it is useless even in a public setting?