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One man's war on political correctness!
I originally thought that it would be enough for me simply to comment on this post, however, I've done that, but I can't seem to get it out of my head.
It's not the author's post that gets to me; I believe she's just throwing out food for thought, and from her tone, it doesn't seem (to me) that she is really against the books as such. It was the comments that hit the nerve.
It seems to me that there's a need by many American people to make sure that they suck the individuality out of absolutely everything by creating politically correctness in every aspect of their lives. The problem isn't limited to the States though, it's widespread. When will it stop? Do you not realise that the more people have to be careful about what they say, do, and write, the less they'll eventually say for fear of ridicule? Now we're applying it to business books! For goodness sake, is nothing sacred?
The solution is simple: if you don't like the title of a book, don't buy it; and If you're unhappy about war, send a letter to your president.
But let me make my own decisions...!
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Comments
Looks like you made your decision just fine Rich. The market worked.
Methinks you're fighting against yourself on this one, though. Words matter. They frame debate and set context. But where things go after that is anybody's guess if hormones are the only guardrails: Parade ground barking just doesn't seem to jibe when consumers complain of arrogance and unconcern from America's 101st Delight the Customer Division.
That was the point of Katherine's post and, speaking for myself, of at least one of the comments.
Business as war IS just an analogy. But, given the folderol and malfeasance characterizing the state of business as evidenced in the media and court filings of late, perhaps it's one that deserves a cooling off period. Giving the old "Patton Stand-up" for the boys seems to send the wrong signal more often than not. Especially when it's spouted by business chickenhawks whose only answer to competitive confrontation is to strand or cut troops, retroactively redraw those campaign plans, restate the conditions for victory, and make sure there's a clear and gold-paved retreat route with armored limo waiting.
My friend, war analogies are fine--When I see more "warriors" willing to take a bullet for the cause. "Death before dishonor," "falling on one's sword" and all that.
Posted by: fouro | 28 May 2004 05:29:24
*BACK IN 5-MINUTES*
(I just need to go find my dictionary)
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Good luck for the future.
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