Too often, anyone who stands against political correctness and for independent thinking is labeled as a bigot or worse. The effort to depress dissenting viewpoints in the name of political correctness not only inhibits the free speech of those who remain silent because they fear being ostracized, it is toxic to our society as a whole. It suppresses the free exchange of ideas and precludes us from finding the best solutions to our problems. For civil and productive policy discussions to thrive, we should work towards a more freethinking and inclusive society.
