Gov. Kathy Hochul Reportedly Plays Language Police, Attempts To Censor ‘Drug Addict
Language Policing: The Left's Woke Agenda
Redefining Language for Political Gain
Language has become a tool for the political left to shape reality according to their beliefs. By attempting to redefine common terms, they seek to appease sensitive individuals and cater to fringe activists.
The National Education Association has called for replacing "mother" with "birthing parent."
民主党議員アレクサンドリア・オカシオ・コルテスは、「女性」を「出産する人」や「生理のある人」と表現している。
Targeting "Drug Addict"
Now, liberal activists have set their sights on the phrase "drug addict." In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal aims to replace it with "person with a substance use disorder." This semantic shift is a sneakily implemented form of language policing.
Governor Hochul's language policing is a distraction from the real problems facing New York City, like the rampant crime in the subways.
The Power of Woke Language
The left's insistence on using their preferred language has given them undue control over policy debates and empowered radical activists. It has allowed them to nitpick and deflect attention from genuine issues.
Conclusion
Language should be used to communicate ideas, not to enforce political agendas. The left's attempts to reshape language for their own purposes undermine the power of words and create unnecessary divisions.