Uganda, Feb. 18 -- Political correctness is intended to help us use language that helps instead of harm and discrimination. Whether the discrimination comes from religious bigotry, sexism, or tribal bigotry, the bottom line remains the same.

Being politically correct just means you understand that your actions affect people who are vulnerable to discrimination.

Did you know nitty-gritty was a racially charged word, someone asked me recently. I didn't. Apparently it has unpleasant origins in a slave ship.

To many people, political correctness seems like a tripwire laid across language, you never know what innocent word will get you into trouble. A male friend called a female friend hysterical on a social media group. Did you know that m...