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In the US those we elect and pay do not say anything. Our country is in a dire state at the present time. 
posted by
Justi
on May 5, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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My first day back and I must agree that those who speak up and out against wrong often face dire consequences. I worked in a school district as a teacher and administrator and found myself often speaking up in self defense and wrongs of various kinds or degree. Needless to say I was not politically correct, so the powers changed rules and policies to force me out of a job.
Fortunately, I was not penniless or driven insane as the framers of the constitution and others suffered such fates after doing right for many. Kill the messenger who attempts to change things or stand against the bullying of governmental officials or authority who operates for self and their self serving purposes.
I could go on and on.....
Good topic!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on May 4, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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Thanks for that, Naut - and I'll get that book.
posted by
adnohr
on May 4, 2013 at 4:45 AM
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It is amazing how free speech is being treated...A very thorough analysis that explained a lot.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 3, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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Re:
I'll second that!
posted by
Mia890
on May 3, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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It seems like we need a movement against political correctness! sam 
posted by
sam444
on May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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Political correctness has gone totally off the wall, and the worry of saying something "wrong" keeps people from speaking out at all. It is too much trouble to try to think of some acceptable way to say what one is thinking in olden terms.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 3, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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