When you think of people dropping the “F” bomb, most people associate that with the one that starts with an “f” and ends with a “k” (not fork). I was in my mid-thirties the first time I heard the word which made me turn beet red. In today’s culture that word can be heard in the movies, at the grocery store, sometimes on TV, and just plain walking down the street. It is a sad state of affairs when language is reduced to communication by a single syllable.
The arts have used the term “freedom of expression” to present every kind of filth and amoral depiction. The most disgusting paintings, sculptures, and movies are allowed to be presented in the name of “freedom of expression”. God forbid, an individual claim the same right.
Recently there have been reports of people who have expressed their opinions and had to suffer consequences, make apologies, lose their jobs, pay a fine. Who knew that America would become a country where “FREE” would mean free stuff from the government rather than free to speak your mind or free to worship as you choose, or free to disagree. The PC police (who the heck are they?) are systematically eroding free speech. Do you have an opinion that may have originated with a bad experience? Keep it to yourself or you might be called a racist. I think the real racists are the ones who are doing the flatulent and indiscriminate name calling. They are afraid of being perceived as bigoted so they go out of their way to accuse others. Now for the oft misinterpreted crime of being a homophobe, clearly that accusation comes from someone who is a heterophobe. I think the most grievous charge is being assaulted as an Islamophobe. Perhaps they are Christianophobes or just want to proselytize. This country was founded on freedom of religion. Personally, I prefer a belief based on love and forgiveness not fear, retribution and intimidation. We have never persecuted anyone for practicing their religion. A gray area is the Coptic Christian who was unjustly imprisoned to cover up the Benghazi scandal. Unfortunately, many Islamic groups are using American freedoms to inject their way of life into our culture. Look here, I do not care what you believe as long as it does not infringe on my belief system or detract from America’s principles. Do not try to force your way of life on me. I am at peace with my Christianity and because of it, I will tolerate your ignorance of my beliefs without prejudice; allowing God to be the ultimate Judge.
Conversations should be a thought provoking forum; instead, the never-ending lists of forbidden words is bringing us into a “phobic” state. There are no discussions or personal choices, and the words you say can and will be used against you. The PC intimidates, incriminates and permeates our every thought. (Am I allowed to say that?) This is NOT freedom! And while, some people can be offensive in the words they choose, we can choose not to converse with them or patronize their endeavors. The choice should be ours and not some invisible being who declares there has been an infraction of language. Why have they not declared war on the real “F” bomb? It offends ME to hear language used so frequently which shows a deficiency of education by the user as well as a lack of respect for those within earshot.
America has developed a virtual “Gulag” designed to punish free speech. It is controlled by unseen entities who take umbrage at words they deem unacceptable.
Is that correct, comrade?