A Dad’s Point-of-View, by Bruce
Sallan
The Most Egregious Examples of
Politically Correct Lies
When I began my writing career, and then my radio show, I promised
myself I’d avoid politics. I’m breaking that promise via this first
column of 2012, though it is not exclusively political. I’m old
enough to remember when people spoke the truth, even if it was
uncomfortable. Political correctness has comprised that value in my
opinion. And, one of my strong beliefs as a parent is we must
speak, live, and model the truth for our children. With political
correctness, that often means going contrary to what they might be
taught at school.
I grew up in the sixties and attended Vietnam War protests and
probably even wore a Make Love Not War button. I’ve grown up since
then and I will publicly admit I’m conservative leaning when it
comes to fiscal issues and middle-of-the-road when it comes to the
personal ones. Basically, I would like our government and
educational institutions to stay out of our homes and take care of
the bigger issues like self-defense and a balanced
budget.
Now, with the PC police out in full force, it seems too few people
speak the truth and too many lies are perpetuated and are too often
even believed! This list is my take on what I believe to be the
most egregious examples of this horribly destructive politically
correct movement. As with most generalities, there are exceptions
to the rule.
Feel free to express your disagreements in the comments section or
add your own favorite PC lie.
Men and Women Are the Same
This lie is taught in many colleges, that boys and girls are the
same but it’s just their upbringing and society that differentiates
them. It can easily be proven nonsense at any kid’s park. Give a
boy a dollhouse and what will happen? He’ll begin remodeling by
first destroying it, and then stomping it to pieces. Give a girl a
toy truck and what will happen? She’ll name it Suzy and take very
good care of it.
Self-Esteem Matters
Another dumb idea created and perpetuated in California, my home
state. Those school assemblies in which EVERY kid gets an award or
the sports teams in which EVERY member gets a trophy are nonsense.
Real life teaches us that those that excel the most are the only
ones that get rewarded.
America is the Worst Country in
History
Once again, the sixties have wrought more damage than good as this
was the beginning of the demonization of the USA and traditionally
respected authority figures such as the military, police, and
parents. There has been NO OTHER COUNTRY in the history of mankind
that has done more good. Have we made mistakes? You bet. Slavery is
our worst legacy, but we fought a Civil War to end that. More
Americans died in that war than died in both WWI and WWII. We are
the world’s police. I don’t see the French doing anything to help
anyone except themselves, and/or to hurt the one democracy in the
Middle East – Israel.
Main Stream Media is Not Biased
C’mon, let’s be honest. MSM has always been biased. Long ago, it
was always clear which newspapers leaned which way. Now, it’s just
subtler. The New York Times, LA Times, most mainstream newspapers,
TIME and NEWSWEEK, CNN, and all the network news divisions lean
left, PERIOD! And, our universities are solidly and maybe even
literally brainwashing institutions in which the notion of civil
discourse no longer exists.
The Tea Party is a Bunch of Racist Rednecks
There have been thousands of rallies and TP events. With almost no
exception, every place has been cleaned and respected. The lies
that there is racism among the tea-partiers are blatant and untrue.
Just look at their ranks – people of every race and ethnicity are
present, linked arm-in-arm.
Race Matters
The NAACP doesn’t have a reason d’être anymore but still tries to
make many issues about race. Of course there is still racism, but
it is no longer a pervasive problem. The same applies to sexism in
the workplace, another PC lie. The playing field in the United
States is the most even and fair in any country in world history.
Stop playing the race card when someone disagrees with
you!
College Has Diversity of Thought
Most big universities and colleges not only limit diversity of
thought but also require singular left-leaning thought in classes
or student’s grades will suffer. The liberal arts are the most
egregious offender though with the Global Warming issue and it’s
one-sided view considered sacrosanct, it’s sadly overtaken the
sciences as well. Conservative speakers on campuses are few and
those that courageously try to present their positions are often
shouted down, especially Ann Coulter and anyone speaking on behalf
of Israel. What does the university administrations do? Nothing.
But, William Ayres, an avowed terrorist, is welcomed and unhindered
on campus. He’s faculty, no less. Let’s not even talk about
representatives from Iran or other reactionary groups?
Time Magazine Names “Protestor” the Person of the
Year
Honoring an eyes-seen only unnamed woman as representative of their
annual “Person of the Year” has inveterately established that Time
Magazine no longer has any credibility whatsoever. The MSM support
of the Occupy Wall Street movement is yet another example of this
slanted viewpoint.
I put my money and my mouth where my beliefs are in my behavior. I
mentor a young man dying of a fatal disease. I’ve done charity
auctions for causes on #DadChat and been a Big Brother twice.
Before you castigate me, think about what you’ve done to “Repair
the World?” Feel free to disagree, but try to do so with a little
respect. Go for it!
