Monday, December 01, 2008

When political correctness gets completely incomprehensible

More British battiness:


"Ministers last year directed councils to use the terms "anti-Islamic activity" and "community resilience" instead of terrorism and extremism, as part of a drive to win over the Muslim community. But the rebranding has spread confusion and is preventing local authorities and public bodies from talking openly about the radicalisation of young people.

A report for the Home Office and Department for Communities and Local Government found that public services were not communicating policies "for fear that using more direct language may exacerbate community tensions." It quoted an unnamed council director as saying: "Switching language from 'extremism' to 'community resilience' causes confusion.

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Posted by John Ray.

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