And that, right there, is where Political Correctness gets it’s power. “Looking back at your growth” had nothing to do with any deficiency, real or implied, that Quasimodo may have. Yet, the idea that Boody may have been referring to his “growth” filled Quasi with shame. Instead of commiseration, he needs to have his butt whooped. Now he has hurt Boody’s feelings, too, for a slight that he knows Boody would never have intended.
And that, right there, is where Political Correctness gets it’s power. “Looking back at your growth” had nothing to do with any deficiency, real or implied, that Quasimodo may have. Yet, the idea that Boody may have been referring to his “growth” filled Quasi with shame. Instead of commiseration, he needs to have his butt whooped. Now he has hurt Boody’s feelings, too, for a slight that he knows Boody would never have intended.