Quote by Benjamin Carson

You can't allow the forces of political correction to shut you up. I mean, why are people afraid to say, 'Merry Christmas?' Give me a break. If people don't like it, yeah, they can go do something else.

You can't allow the forces of political correction to shut y

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's frustration with the perceived over-sensitivity and fear of offending others due to political correctness. They argue that people should not be silenced or hesitant to say "Merry Christmas" out of worry of upsetting others. The quote suggests that if someone doesn't appreciate the sentiment, they can simply ignore it instead of enforcing silence on those who choose to express their beliefs. Ultimately, it encourages individuals to not be deterred by the pressure to conform to specific language or customs in order to avoid offending others.

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