Political correctness is a fascinating phenomenon. It is the ultimate example of the old story about "the emperor has no clothes". Our elites slavishly ignore obvious facts and suppress heretical thoughts because they fear the social ostracism that they will experience if they leave the elite liberal reservation. The reality is: suggesting that this sniper may be a muslim is politically incorrect. It is perfectly OK to suggest that he is a racist, gun-worshipping white male redneck (that is well within acceptable bounds of discussion for our elite). But suggesting that he is a minority (and probably an immigrant, no less) is strictly forbidden. Thus, even if they hamper the effort to catch the culprit by hiding information about his appearance, the liberals must maintain total PC form and continue to suggest that it must be a new Tim McVeigh.
Great post. Maybe Fox News should get psychiatrists on the network shows talking about the phenomenon...that would be a riot!