Juan Williams Political Correct

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The last thing you want to do is offend someone because of their beliefs, their faith, race, sex, gender, or anything. The public is becoming more aware of this as several media outlets have taken to using what they call “politically correct” terms. Terms that when used in discussions about sensitive topics, will hopefully not rub anybody the wrong way. At least, that’s what they want you to believe. Many Americans disagree with the notion that you have to speak in a “politically correct” fashion. You should be free to speak as you like right? That's what the Constitution and the 1st amendment state. One person in particular, author, journalist, and political correspondent Juan Williams believes, that this is simply an attempt by the left wing to prevent people from doing their jobs, and also from being able to speak their minds. Juan contends that the issue has become a main talking point for both political parties and influences our everyday life. He uses important rhetorical devices such as his tone, diction, and juxtaposition to emphasize his argument against political correctness.
“Journalists being forced to act like bartenders.”(Williams 649) Bartenders are regularly told not to discuss religion or politics as they
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He say that “it starts with Journalists being forced to act like bartenders.” (Williams 649) Williams wants to be given more expandability when it comes to discussing controversial subjects. He has gone through a lot to be able to be in a position to tell a story from an informed point of view, to someone who may know nothing of the topic. There is also hint of repetition from this simile as he refers back to it many times throughout the essay and it is a central point in his argument against politically correct speech. He more than likely refers to it many times because he considers it an important comparison and it needs to be

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