Common decency is unfortunately not common , conservatives will deride anything they don't agree with and ridicule with nasty intent

Good manners and consideration for others mean I call people what they want to be called. When someone accuses me of political correctness I tell them I've been told that that is the term people of that persuasion prefer. I'll be glad to call you whatever you want me to call you as well.

Correct amundo!

I feel this began when we started renaming groups of people. For example, the evolution of the term "colored" to "African American" to "black"; or the term "oriental" to "Asian", or the term "girl" for any female office worker, etc. When someone would use the older term, they would be told that term is no longer "politically correct" and the term we use now is ___, which is more respectful. People who did not want to change the terminology they used were then irritated by the pressure to change and so began sneering the phrase "politically correct" about anything they feel they shouldn't have to refer to with respect. Now we seem to be backsliding and its trendy for any group to be referred to in the most derogatory terms possible and anybody that doesn't like it is sneered at for having feelings. In fact it is popular around here to see the sentiment "fuck your feelings" on bumpers and t-shirts. I guess its helpful when people self-identify as assholes that way, so that if any evil might befall them, others can stand around and sneer at them for having feelings too.

The underlying theme coming from the right seems to be rigid intolerance, with the expectation that we should be tolerant of their intolerance. They are constantly offended about one thing or another, but if we get offended, we're "snowflakes". Clinton's indiscretion was anathema. Trump's is excusable. IOKIYAR (it's ok if you're a republican). Two different sets of rules.

But yes, I agree. It is about politeness, civility and acceptable behavior. Has nothing to do with politics. Only humanity and kindness which is in short supply these days.

The proper term should be “common decency” or “common civility, not “political correctness.” ​ Excellent idea!

When I hear someone disparage being politially correct, I wonder, who would want to be politically incorrect?

Question: If I know someone to be Christian and I wish them a happy holiday, am I being politically incorrect?