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    Letters: ‘The Term <em>Political Correctness</em> Primes People to Respond Negatively’

    Readers respond to a new study showing that the majority of Americans reject PC culture.
    Oct 22, 2018 4 minutes
    Source: Dominick Reuter / AFP / Getty

    Americans Strongly Dislike PC Culture

    Earlier this month, Yascha Mounk explored the results of a new study on polarization in America. A large majority of Americans, the study found, believe that “political correctness is a problem in our country.”

    The article written by Yascha Mounk sums up exactly the problems with political correctness. PC creates fear and resentment in those who are constantly chastised for expressing themselves incorrectly and not adhering strictly to the confusing and ever-evolving rules. Sadly, liberal ideology—which intended to bring greater freedom and equality to everyone—has been subverted by individuals who believe that they have the right to rule over their fellow citizens because of their superior knowledge,

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