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by Vince DeLisi
Political Correctness, what is it and who defines it? When someone is “PC” they are alienating a good part of the public, those who do not agree. Oprah decided in the last election to endorse Barack Obama; her ratings dipped. All of a sudden those who thought she was the greatest found out they did not like her getting into a political race. When asked if she would campaign for him this time around she said no, she loves him but she is trying to build a cable network.
Recently I attended a diversity workshop and heard about political correctness, I pointed out the above and I saw heads shaking approval, what you think is PC and what I think is PC on the same issue can be so different, so who is right?
My latest PC complaint stems from a debate I heard on Monday. I heard the term illegal’s is racist, Really, REALLY? If someone comes into this country illegally they are illegal’s period. They are not following the law they are being illegal, how the heck is this racist. Why do illegals have more rights than citizens? In Los Angeles if you are illegal and involved in a traffic accident you will be released with your car to crash again.
My grandparents came here from Sicily, arrived at Ellis Island, followed the rules, were discriminated against, but managed to get jobs, pay taxes, become citizens and contribute to the community; they followed the rules. Despite this Italians are referred to as Mafia, but this is not considered racist. The television show Jersey Shore is so anti-Italian and racist, but it is accepted by the PC. Jersey Shore is the Amos and Andy of the 21st century. In this Country, it is ok to be racist toward Italians; what a damn shame. Illegal’s a racist term, I think not!




