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Scientific American: Why the Term ‘Jedi’ Is Problematic

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Re: Scientific American: Why the Term ‘Jedi’ Is Problematic

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Post by dudul »

The way the nonsensical term "equity" is pushed down the general population's throat is impressive. We transitioned almost over night from "equality of opportunities" which was achieved a long time ago to "equality of outcome" with a new brand.

I used to think the concept of double-think was a bit far fetched, but here it is in action.

Re: Scientific American: Why the Term ‘Jedi’ Is Problematic

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Post by PrincessJas »

allears wrote: post #8

This sounds like political correctness run amok. The initiatives referenced by the term "jedi" are already politically correct, in a good way. To quibble about a memorable acronym is not only silly, it reflects poorly on the publication that chose to print it.

> politically correct, in a good way

Are you implying that there's a bad way to be politically correct? Are you a racist?

Re: Scientific American: Why the Term ‘Jedi’ Is Problematic

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Post by PrincessJess »

allears wrote: post #8

This sounds like political correctness run amok. The initiatives referenced by the term "jedi" are already politically correct, in a good way. To quibble about a memorable acronym is not only silly, it reflects poorly on the publication that chose to print it.

> politically correct, in a good way

Are you implying that there's a bad way to be politically correct? Followup question, are you a racist or just a fascist?

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