“The mark of a truly civilized man is confidence in the strength and security derived from the inquiring mind.”

I believe it is a strong mark. Political correctness is in direct opposition to the truly civilized man.

A great quote - though it may be a personal goal once distributed confidence and security is in doubt.

In practice, government does not promote inquiry. In fact, they do everything they can to discourage those with inquiring minds.

Nicely put.

"To question is the answer...", not sure what this has to do with being PC though, and while I agree that PC is BS, it is not BS to take into account the feelings of others which is often at the heart of being PC... do unto other as they would have you do unto them (none of that Golden Rule BS, its just Bass Ackwards)...