Political correctness IS NOT maditory. It is merely one of many traditions. And in free nations, traditions are optional and never mandatory. For example, if you prefer to use the term "Merry Christmas", you have the right to use that term. But if you prefer to use the term "Happy Holiday" instead, you can use that term as well. That very simple explanation should solve everything. But I suspect it won't. Because in this Twilight Zone dimension we happen to live in, too many people believe that traditions are mandatory -- with the exception of the traditions they don't like. But whatever te case, I plan on living my life my way on my terms -- whether it's politically correct or not!