“The idea that you have to be protected from any kind of uncomfortable emotion is one I absolutely do not subscribe to.” -- John Cleese
Showing posts with label political correctness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label political correctness. Show all posts
Word Game
"Justice Department Program Stops Using ‘Demeaning’ Terms Like Felon and Convict" -- headline today
Also on the list: miscreant, evildoer, villain, jailbird, malefactor, wrongdoer, transgressor, lawbreaker, brigand, highwayman, desperado, hooligan, hoodlum, thug, scofflaw, bad actor, bad guy and gunsel. Yardbird can still be used, but only when referring to Charlie Parker. Particularly wrenching for Justice was the deletion of already pc terms like holdup person and highwayperson.
In related news, Justice will now refer to all federal crimes as oopsies.
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