Political Correctness Has Gone Too Far
I swear to you all, today I am absolutely astounded at the new heights of ridiculous that Political Correctness has reached.
As I have written before, I am a resident of The Granola State of Wisconsin. I live half-way between the capital of Madison, and the Wisconsin Dells. The Wisconsin Dells, for those of you lucky enough to be in warmer climes, is the Walt Disney World of Wisconsin. In the Summer they have water parks, camping, and, of course, Tommy Bartlett's water show. In the Winter (which lasts 9 months in Wisconsin) we have Indoor Water Parks, casinos, and skiing.
On the news this morning, I learn that a water park in the Dells is changing the name of an attraction out of sensitivity. That's right! The Wilderness Resort is changing the name of the wave pool. Until now it has been known as "The Great Tsunami", but they feel that this is offensive and don't want to offend vacationers in the wake (pun intended) of the recent tragedy. On the TV news, they also reported that the ride known as "The Hurricane" will also be renamed.
How ridiculous! What next? Hmm? Really! What freakin' next?
I don't mean to make light of the tragedy, but I don't believe that naming an attraction at a water park for something in nature glorifies it. I don't see that any of the actual victims of the tragedy are ever going to travel to the Wisconsin Dells, and if they did, chances are they would not be offended.
What next? Will we have to rewrite history to write "someone did something" so as to avoid offending anyone? I can't help but think a more powerful message for the Wilderness Resort to send would be to keep the name and host a benefit. Something like all park admissions on some weekend will be donated directly to relief work in the affected region.
I have personally survived 3 tornados. Do I get offended at every "cyclone" and "tornado" to be found at amusement parks across the nation? Of course not. I don't think that naming the equipment as such either glorifies the destruction or pokes fun at the victims. I don't think it is insensitive. If you were a roller coaster aficionado, which would you rather ride? "The Medium Size Wind" or "Texas Tornado"? Which sounds more thrilling? "Ride in the Agrarian locales with Age-Advanced Females" or "Ride to Hell"?
I think this PC crap has gone too far. Someone will always be offended. You may sometimes be offended. I may sometimes be offended. But you know what? We have to suck it up, be adults, and come to the realization that we don't have to be soo sensitive. Yes, you should strive to be polite. But if someone goes off the deep end on you, like Cavuto recently experienced, just tell them you are sorry. You were trying to be civil and polite. Leave it at that.
They can get glad in the same pants they got mad in.
I pledge to you, here an now, not to sugarcoat stuff for you. I'm gonna call 'em like I see 'em, damn the political correctness.
h/t Kathy & ASV
