Good topic for discussion! I, for one, may be among the last to defend what is disparaged as PC. It seems to me that this term is most often foisted by those who are too absorbed in their own opinions and outlooks to consider the feelings of others. How foolish they make us look when we try to show some sensitivity. They exaggerate stories about PC excesses (I do NOT believe that blackboard story cited above, for example) and voice their hysteria over supposed conspiracies wishing to censor our society into some semblance of common courtesy. "Who writes the rules?" The "rules" of tolerance and consideration have already been etched upon your stony hearts! Despite the Limbaugh/Buchanan backlash against diversity and common courtesy, I intend to do my best to be considerate of the feelings of others, and hope to receive similar treatment. No "Liberal" conspiracy compels me toward this attitude; and no conservative's smug defense of intolerance will make me change.