Classic example of LDS prudishness

[_Runtu]

I have a friend who's plate reads: 1000101

Pretty damn clever if you ask me.

It's the perfect way to dodge the stupid rules.

I'll bet someone on MADB will say that we now have a thread devoted to oral-genital contact. sheesh

[_Analytics]

Hardly an example of "LDS" prudishness, as LDS people in general aren't known for such sensitivities, at least none I've ever known or grown up with. This isn't even prudishness per se, its a high handed kind of whining oversensitivity to utterly subjective connotations one may have with words or imagery that eventually takes the form of an attempt to ban, restrict, or limit free speech. This is otherwise known as "political correctness" and although pioneered and perfected by the Left, has seeped into every nook and cranny of society.

Don’t blame this on Political Correctness. Political Correctness is indivisibly connected with the idea that certain groups have historically been disadvantaged and must now be favored in order make things fair.

The Social Conservative right (as opposed to the Libertarian right) has always been willing to sacrifice a good measure of personal liberty in order to promote their conception of morality and order.

This is nothing more nor less than good old fashioned censorship.

[_Mister Scratch]

Hardly an example of "LDS" prudishness, as LDS people in general aren't known for such sensitivities, at least none I've ever known or grown up with. This isn't even prudishness per se, its a high handed kind of whining oversensitivity to utterly subjective connotations one may have with words or imagery that eventually takes the form of an attempt to ban, restrict, or limit free speech. This is otherwise known as "political correctness" and although pioneered and perfected by the Left, has seeped into every nook and cranny of society.

The overwhelming need to meddle and control the lives of others has gone so far out of control

Yes. I, too, have observed this "overwhelming need to meddle and control the lives of others." It crops up in a variety of ways. Such as: Thou shalt not drink coffee. Thou shalt not wear more than one pair of earrings. Thou shalt not have teased hair. Thou shalt wear a white shirt only. Thou shalt not have long hair if you are a male.... Etc., etc.

[_richardMdBorn]

Hi richardMdBorn. I've been so long out of the country, I've lost track of what is acceptable, or what is not. Are you saying that for most "Native American Indians", they would prefer to be called "Indians?" I'm just asking because I really don't know what would be considered racist or not. Can you help me out?

I don't know the answer to that. All I can say is that the ones who were speaking with Ed Bearrs preferred the term Indian to the term Native American.

[_Mr. Coffee]

Someone in Utah needs to get a license that reads "CH3CH2OH" to see if the Utah Tax Commision has a better grasp of chemestry than they do of French language.

[_Mercury]

I wonder if they would find it offensive if i wanted a plate that said THOR FTW or ODIN FTW its short enough!

wow, all S H words are blocked.

Hey Sono, you play WoW?

[_Coggins7]

I also agree that political correctness can go to extreme, absurdist lengths (a good read on this is "The Dictatorship of Virtue”). I am inclined to agree that prohibitions of Indian nicknames can also be a bit absurd, although I do think that the name "Redskins" probably crosses the line. As long as the representations of Native Americans are respectful and avoid caricatures, I don't have a problem with it. But then, I'm not a Native American, so I perhaps lack some perspective on the matter.

Dictatorship of Virtue is an excellent piece. I read that back around 1996. higher Superstition is another good piece, about the attempt of Left, especially the gender feminists, to politicize the natural and hard sciences.

[Dr. Sunstoned]

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[_Coggins7]

I do not buy the bit about it being political correctness gone wild. Simply because the license plate in question was 10 years old and the policy of the state predates that and much of the hyper sensitivity about Indian named mascots, etc. The policy has been on the books as long as Utah has offered personalized license plates (30 plus years). The fact that it was issued in the first place just shows that those in charge didn't know all the evil things to look out for.

Well I guess it is OK. After all, I'm sure the policy is only to "protect our children." Except that if I had loads of money and time, I'd fight it on first amendment issues and if that didn't work, I'd legally change my last name to Tequila, Whiskey or Boozer and then demand that plate. Or maybe I could call Carlos and ask him to fight it for us and for truth, justice and the American way!

"Political correctness" became a household word during the mid-1980s, long before the license plate was stamped, and its the attitude fostered by the atmosphere of hypersensitivity to offense and by the slightest sign of speech or symbolism with which one disagrees that is important. I think you just want to bash the church, Utah, and Mormons in general regardless of the real sociological issues involved. By your leave...

[_Coggins7]

Yes. I, too, have observed this "overwhelming need to meddle and control the lives of others." It crops up in a variety of ways. Such as: Thou shalt not drink coffee. Thou shalt not wear more than one pair of earrings. Thou shalt not have teased hair. Thou shalt wear a white shirt only. Thou shalt not have long hair if you are a male.... Etc., etc.

The Scarecrow needed a brain. The Tin Man needed a heart. The Cowardly Lion needed courage. Scratch needs a life. Give him that, and most of his posts on this forum will most probably stop.