McGrath: you try to dismiss the "political correctness gone mad" stories as urban legends. Well, maybe a lot are. But there is a continuous stream of real examples, which it is worth keeping an eye on. here is a sample of undoubtedly true ones.Preventing people using the term "manhole covers". Writing a letter to the mother of a boy with learning difficulties,asking for him to be prevented from humming the tune to Baa Baa Black Sheep at a play group. Telling someone it is inappropriate to use the term "christian name", even when referring to their own first name.
   Where would you stand on those three examples? I absolutely find all three absurd, and also very dangerous. And I would unhesitaing use the term "political correctness" to indicate my contempt for people trying to impose rules like that. And no, I dont go around calling people mongs or niggers