The problem as I see it is that the term "Politically Correct" which emanated from the left wing movement as a criticism of itself became a political tool for those who adovocate hate politics.

Refraining from referring to someone by a derogatory name is not "political correctness" as I understand the term.

It applies to an acceptance and unasailability of an orthodoxy of a system of government. Using racial epithets or derogatory language in a dramatic context to enlighten folks against this kind of practice is useful as in the intent of Twain's sympathy for the plight of his character in Tom Sawyer.

Also, under controlled circumstances and in the proper context, a song might be presented for historical reasons to show a particular period of history even if it was obnoxious without offense if taken in the proper spirit by an audience. Here, an editorial policy on the part of the performer is in order.

Those who holler ethnic slurs can't hide behind the line of defense that castigates enlightened people from recoiling in protest or disgust by calling them PC.

In short, the term PC is now being used as a political weapon by those with malice. They know they offend and sort of roll in it like a pig in you know what.

I applaud Rick's "Ethically Conscious" like to see this being added to the dialogue.

There is this: those who defend the use of inappropriate racial slurs because they follow a system of logic that says it's ok for them to do it could also be called PC. It cuts both ways.

Frank