That never-let-you-down bastion of political correctness (the News Journal) -- the daily that won't print the race of criminal suspects out of the "necessity" not to offend certain groups -- has a pair of PC morsels in its Columbus Day edition.
First there's the Festival celebrates 'Unity in Diversity' story which highlights the Riverfront's IndiaFest 2006. You can ignore the Gandhi quote of "India has a mission for all -- individual freedom, political liberty, passive resistance and religious tolerance" (especially considering India has one of the most rigidly socially stratified societies on the planet) and the fact that multiculturalists would frown upon a so ... "superficial" example of "diversity." Just ponder the "Unity in Diversity" quip. Does diversity really result in unity? If the diversity really is as "superficial" as this NJ article says -- different foods, dress, crafts -- then sure, unity of community isn't a hassle. But if it's the "diversity" that the multicultis really desire, then be aware that that diversity includes diversity of political and cultural philosophy ... based on one's inclusion in a racial/ethnic group. And it's this which in no way assists in "unity."
Over in the Opinion section, "Delaware Voice" contributor Michael Haley notes that "Others should emulate BofA's hiring of MBNA's 'differently able' workers." I actually had to click on the link because at first I was puzzled at the "differently able" phrase. Then I remembered. It's a more "positive" handle for "handicapped." Since I consider myself fairly well-versed in the lexicon of PC, I wondered how many laymen would be perplexed at "differently able" -- since I had forgotten. But even if we agree that "handicapped" is too "negative" a term, in the op-ed Haley uses the designation "disabled." But ... I thought the correct usage is "differently abled"? Isn't the prefix "dis" as negative a connotation as "handicapped"? But even more important (if this topic actually can be considered such in the first place!), wouldn't using "disabled" in the headline lead to a lot less head-scratching over just what the hell the article is about? Less PC terminology usually does. Still, I recommend reading Haley's op-ed since it's right on the money. Disab, er, uh, differently abled employees are indeed some of the hardest working, loyal and personable help in the labor pool today.