[toeser]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

After a $2 million report, the Marines are considering a change to prevent misgendering.

Marines may ban 'sir' and 'ma'am' to avoid 'misgendering'

This is important, but does not go far enough. If we should go to war again (hopefully not), there is a risk of offending the enemy. We need to have protocols set up for how soldiers are to address them as well.

/S

[mikeycereal]

"I disagree."

"X gets the square!"

[La lamy]

I have no problem with the new system. If I was a female sergeant I would definitely prefer hearing "YES SERGEANT" versus YES MA'AM.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Catfishjeff

Then there’s Stanford University where they have banned the word American. Because there are lots of other countries in The Americas, it could be offensive. Now you have to say, “United States of America.” So I’m no longer an American. I guess they didn’t need any donations from me or my classmates because we are furious.

Stanford University absolutely DID NOT BAN the word "American." Their IT department put out a list of imprecise and potentially harmful words or phrases they would like to see avoided. The University has issued a statement saying this list does not represent University policy.
'American' and 'you guys' among words considered harmful by Stanford group

Checking before presenting a statement as fact is always a good idea.

[dennisgavin]

Originally Posted by Wondering

That's less than a 1 & 1/2 CENTS per working person. WTF are you complaining about!

and a leaking faucet is only a drip but see how it adds up on your water bill!

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Stanford University absolutely DID NOT BAN the word "American." Their IT department put out a list of imprecise and potentially harmful words or phrases they would like to see avoided. The University has issued a statement saying this list does not represent University policy.
'American' and 'you guys' among words considered harmful by Stanford group

Checking before presenting a statement as fact is always a good idea.

"Checking before presenting a statement as fact is always a good idea."


But, there's nothing like real facts to take away a reason to be outraged at things that don't affect me.

Where's the fun in that? lol

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Catfishjeff

Then there’s Stanford University where they have banned the word American. Because there are lots of other countries in The Americas, it could be offensive. Now you have to say, “United States of America.” So I’m no longer an American. I guess they didn’t need any donations from me or my classmates because we are furious.

Misinformation. This from Stanford University:

Update on Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative in Stanford’s IT Community | IT Community

#factsmatter

[Bay Kid]

I'm so politically incorrect I can't talk anymore.

[rjn5656]

The military has gone done the wrong path for quite a while and

is shameful.

[rrtjp]

Originally Posted by Caymus

the few the proud the ?

The few the proud the confused.
WTF!!!!

[ribil]

I keep hoping to wake up from this nightmare.

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by Wondering

That's less than a 1 & 1/2 CENTS per working person. WTF are you complaining about!

"A penny saved, is a penny earned."

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Personally I DETEST all this politically correct crap. What has happened to our great country? So much time and money is spent on all this.

It’s stupid.

We just got a Thank You email from a 17 year old niece. She signed it with the ‘she/her’ after her name. …..

I really had to rein in my thoughts and words here lest, you know. Don’t want to offend…

Why would you care about offending someone who offended you ? Grow a set.

You have to stand for something or you will fall for anything.

[Lindsyburnsy]

Exactly. Some people always want to say something is political for some reason.

Originally Posted by Velvet

The gender identification is so important in English traditionally, in many languages there is a neutral term for gender in most cases, as the genitals of the person is not their most significant attribute. Not political, it has always been neutral in history. Just saying….

[me4vt]

Sergeants are no Ma’am that’s for officers!