[Steve_Seattle]

It's interesting that the article in the college newspaper made no effort to even define "microaggression," as if the meaning of the term is obvious and universally understood. That in itself is a bad sign.

I assume that the term refers to statements or behaviors that are somehow deemed offensive or threatening, but in a way that falls short of - of what? And how can a campus be deemed "safe" and "inclusive" if everyone is walking on eggshells for fear of being publicly shamed or even disciplined for some offhand comment or gesture?

And - crucially, for an institution of higher learning - how can there be honest debate on moral, political, historical, and literary topics if the expression of some views might trigger a "microaggression" complaint?

[bigtoona]

If we can find a way to unleash political correctness on the middle east, we would destroy Islam. Of course, we would still be stuck with commies.