Political correctness gone crazy

No I have thought for a long time political correctness had gone way too far, racism has gone too far. These days if you say anything against some races it is because of that race when more to the point it is just because those particular people simply just may not be nice people...Personally I think a park warden in an English speaking country should be able to speak good English anyway...I will even take it one step further and say that any who wnats to enter an English speaking country to work should be able to speak English.

You were right to give the full story. If the warden had been able to communicate in English, which is the language of the country he lives and works in, there would not have been an issue. Personally I am sick and tired of the way our freedom of speech is being eroded. It wasn't the mans nationality you had a problem with, it was the fact that communication in English is vital to his role and he was unable to fulfil that requirement.
I have begun to refuse to try and communicate with people I do not understand and ask for an English speaker, this may not be considered politically correct but I am English and live in England so it's my right to be spoken to in my language.

You're absolutely right, political correctness has gone mad.
I think you were right to mention that the man couldn't understand you, you weren't being racist, you were just making a point. I think that anyone who works in some form of public service should be able to speak and understand the language of the country they're working in.

For instance, I wouldn't go to and work in a public service role in France and expect them to understand me. It doesn't make any sense at all.

You're certainly not racist and the person who reckoned you are must not be very clever, or possibly didn't read the whole thing first.

Hey crispeater, I don't think that you did anything wrong
by voicing your opinion. It is not right that they have
a warden who doesn't understand the English language. What
good is he if he can't understand and therefore can't do
his job? This isn't the first time that you have needed
his help. I'm quite sure that you are not the only person
who has needed his help and had the same problem. I'm
also sure that you are not the only person who has had
a commplaint either. So don't feel badly about voicing
your opinion when you are perfectly in the right. Whoever
hired this person is in the wrong. What is the use of having
him around when he doesn't understand anyone and can't or
won't do his job? This has nothing to do with political
correctness and if anyone feels that way they are wrong
and it's ridiculous.

I would have to see it to actually see what was going on, but ...

This sounds to me like he didn't read the whole thing. All in all, I would think he was the idiot for not reading it properly or maybe misunderstood it, & is something that should be pointed out.

It happens here on MyLot often as well in that they seem to have not properly read & understood the discussion & pretty much went on an attacking spree. Being that MyLot is a paid site, if the guy keeps insisting that he read & understood it, & that he stands by what he said, I just jump in with my comment that in a long-winded statement that he purposely misunderstood it so he could post what he did just for the money.

If people do get something for posting at that forum, that might just do the trick - acusing him of purposely misunderstanding it just to make the extra postings.

Oh this is a real subject with me. I don't think you did anything wrong and I agree about the whole "politically cirrect issue." I may spark some flames myself but it drives me insane that I call a business and can't understand what they are saying...Let's just clear this up..I have no problem with any race, religion or nationality and I am not prejudice. But with that being said, I will try to explain.
I called my insurance company the other day to make a few minor changes in my auto insurance. Dropping one vehicle and adding another. I was on the phone for over 30 minutes and so frustrated because the poor fellow on the other end couldn't understand me and I could barely understand him. I felt like I was patient for long enough so I say to him "I'm sorry but we are not making any progress here because I can't communicate very well with you, could you please see if you could get me a representative that speaks fluent English?".... OMG I was looking for the FBI to come crashing in my door to arrest me for some hidious crime. The poor guy was insulted, not to mention so was I and I never did get the changes made. He hung up on me! I guess I'll call back another day and hope for someone I can understand to answer! LOL
Here is my theory that may not sit right with some...If you're going to work a public job in the USA then SPEAK ENGLISH!
I told you this was a touchy subject with me! LOL Have a great day!
BTW I love swans hope all is well with this one now!

Well I think you've done nothing wrong. He's difficulty in understanding you is the main issue here. It's not about he's nationality. You have to point out that was the reason why he failed to help you out. Some people just make an issue out of nowhere. It's pretty apparent that you were not discriminating. Probably you should be more nicer so that you will not be misinterpreted.

No you didn't do wrong. People that are looking for prejudice will see it in the most innocent of places and twist your words accordingly to fit their agenda. You would have had to explain that the person couldn't understand your language, so they would just have thought you were prejudice against anyone not speaking english. You can't win with people like that so why bother. Don't let it worry you Cris and just look elsewhere for fellowship.

Btw, did you see my post on a theremin?
Later,
Irish

Without knowing the exact context of what you actually wrote crispeater it is somewhat difficult to give an opinion either way. I do believe that political correctness has gone way too far in so many cases but like it or not it DOES mean that we have to watch our backs more than ever. Of course someone that is against the case in point will find ANY angle they can to discredit it. To have made specific reference to the warden's inability to understand the problem, full stop; rather than his inability to understand with the Polish reference thrown in would have probably been a far safer play here. So yes, I think it may have been wiser to leave out certain parts like this. I think it's BS that we all have to be this sensitive to such trivialities to be honest, but it is what it is.

Political correctness has reached the point of stupid. This person saw the word "Polish" and instead of reading your post, concentrated all of their efforts on condemning you. Anyone with a brain would have seen you were speaking of a language barrier.

In the States it can be worse. We're being told we should be learning Spanish so we can communicate with those who can't speak English. I'm in the process of learning another language, but it isn't Spanish and being told I'm the one at fault because I can't understand a person is offensive to me.