[Zack Nguyen]

More generally, the Left has a basic problem; at bottom, they're trying to justify greater rewards for the meek, the weak, the dumb, the unlucky - life's losers.

I wouldn't call someone who is weak, meek or unlucky "losers." However, I do agree that political correctness is an attempt at social coercion. You should consider that, because frankly many points of political correctness reflect the viewpoint of socialists and atheists.

I agree that everyone deserves respect.

[MEG33]

When I said respect is earned..I meant deferential or esteemed treatment.To give special recognition to them for some quality.

[liberallarry]

You should consider that, because frankly many points of political correctness reflect the viewpoint of socialists and atheists

Yah. True. But not necessarily so - that's just the direction of modern-day leftist thinking. It began in the '60s when freedom of opportunity didn't lead immediately to equality of result. That's where the Lefties lost me...and a lot of others.

More generally, social coercion comes with every social system. Choose your poison.