Brainstorming Is Politically Incorrect?
from the so-be-it dept
There's really not a whole lot to say over the fact that Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has banned the use of the word "brainstorm," out of a fear that it might offend those with brain disorders, such as epilepsy or a brain tumor. Of course, there are some who might say that those who banned brainstorming have a brain disorder of their own -- so maybe it all makes sense. You could, maybe, understand it if they believed that brainstorming was somehow unproductive (though, that would be a cause for concern too...), but to do so on political correctness grounds seems a bit silly.
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The Power of Ignorance
If Mike has an autistic kid one of these days, as he is rather likely to have given his occupation and geography, then all the RIAA articles on here might be replaced by an obsession on the theory that childhood vaccinations cause autism. :-P
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Re: The Power of Ignorance
If you cant even use a word because somebody might be missing that body part, then please ban the following:
Keep a stiff upper lip
Break a leg
Lend a helping hand
Hop to it
One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind
GET A LIFE!
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Re: The Power of Ignorance
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Re: The Power of Ignorance
Dorpus writes:
If Mike has an autistic kid one of these days, as he is rather likely to have given his occupation and geography, then all the RIAA articles on here might be replaced by an obsession on the theory that childhood vaccinations cause autism.
Now if we could only find a cure for dorpism...
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Re: The Power of Ignorance
Do not drag disabled people into your conquest for ignorance and stupidity, your "thought showers" on our behalf are not welcome!
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No Subject Given
they have CREATED a new offensive term, and said who it is specifically supposed to offend. it was not offensive until they made it offensive. shouldn't that be a bad thing to do?
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Re: No Subject Given
Of course it is wrong - the very concept of “Political Correctness” is wrong.
“Political Correctness” is nothing more than this century’s witch hunts. It is what (one of the many things) those of us unfortunate enough to populate this period will be mocked for, by those in the future.
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brainstorm
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