Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Correctness Run Amok


It appears to continue unabated. 

"...an episode of sudden mass assault..."

"...now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures"

That's how Wikipedia defines it anyway.

A recent internet example:




After being interviewed by the school administration, a prospective teacher said:

"Let me see if I've got this right.


You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behaviour,
observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages and instill in them a love for learning.

You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually
transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.

You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play,
and how to register to vote, balance a chequebook, and apply for a job.

You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behaviour, and
ensure that they all pass their final exams.

You also want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps,
and communicate regularly with their parents in English, Arabic or any other language, by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card.

You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few
books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for "New Start."

You want me to do all this, and then
you tell me...... I CAN'T wear a little cross or say "Merry Christmas”  because someone might take offence? "
 

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