POLITICAL CORRECTNESS: The . . . diabolically crafted corrective idea [intended to address the "mental illness" of social conservativism] is political correctness. The strong suggestion here is that in order for one not to be thought of as racist or fascist, then one must not only be nonjudgmental but must also embrace the 'new' moral absolutes: diversity, choice, sensitivity, sexual orientation, and tolerance. Political correctness is a Machiavellian psychological 'command and control' device. Its purpose is the imposition of uniformity in thought, speech, and behavior. -- Linda Kimball, opinioneditorials.com, 8/2/06