In His Reply, Tully Borland Suggests That "PC-Speech Codes Are

question 13

Essay

In his reply, Tully Borland suggests that "PC-speech codes are like book burnings." Explain what he means by that. Then, describe the extent to which you believe that we as a society should be worried about the kind of problem that Borland has in mind. Finally, defend or object to this claim: politically correct speech is like book burning, and we ought to object to it.

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Definitions:

Embolus

A circulating mass in a blood vessel; foreign material that obstructs a blood vessel.

Foreign Material

Substances or objects not naturally present or expected to be in a particular location, which can cause harm or infection if introduced into the body.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Collar Bone

The clavicle, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, part of the human skeletal system.