Normally no, and I'd agree with you if it were white people that were the shield. But it's not. It's overwhelmingly blacks and women, the most protected classes in the nation. Think about the last time either were acceptable to criticize or hold accountable. They've burned down cities, for Christ sake, and were home in time for supper.
I think you’re confusing perception with reality. Political correctness doesn’t empower or protect anyone from real consequences. It’s useful to the elites who get to wield it and conveniently avoid any backlash. Tale as old as time.
Normally no, and I'd agree with you if it were white people that were the shield. But it's not. It's overwhelmingly blacks and women, the most protected classes in the nation. Think about the last time either were acceptable to criticize or hold accountable. They've burned down cities, for Christ sake, and were home in time for supper.
I think you’re confusing perception with reality. Political correctness doesn’t empower or protect anyone from real consequences. It’s useful to the elites who get to wield it and conveniently avoid any backlash. Tale as old as time.