Being Politically Correct

[Guest SUNTZU]

Email from Dad:

Subject: Being Politically Correct

This little tidbit is a perfect example of politically correct speech. It shows very nicely what happens

when it is used the perfect way to avoid and shade or completely propagandize the truth.

The truth vanishes forever and the lie remains. Then no one ever has to face the truth or deal with it.

Politically Correct:

You are working on your family genealogy and for sake of example, let's say that your great-great

uncle, Remus Starr, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery

in Montana in 1889.

A cousin has supplied you with the only known photograph of Remus, showing him standing on the

gallows.

On the back of the picture are the words: "Remus Starr: Horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison,

1885. Escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted

and hanged, 1889."

Pretty grim situation, right? But let's revise things a bit. We simply crop the picture, scan in an enlarged

image and edit it with image processing software so that all that is seen is a head shot.

Next, we rewrite the text: "Remus Starr was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business

empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana

railroad. Beginning in 1885, he devoted several years of his life to service at a government facility, finally

taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation

ran by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important

civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."

[Guest jos2f]

That's awesome lol. I just want a family member named Remus...

[Guest tnmale46]

[nightrunner]

good stuff!

[Guest kingtone]

Its funny.. and also worrying that you hear this kinda bs everyday! lol

[Punisher84]

ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL LMAO!!!!!!!!!

[Guest VolMickey]

+1

[war4peace]

[krunchnik]

Simply put,recoloring the past.