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Political correctness now becoming a national threat

I believe that political correctness is now becoming as great a threat to this nation as terrorism.

One example of this threat is the term "bigot." While it once was a relevant word, it has now been hijacked by those in the media in an attempt to intimidate and to harass anyone who doesn't agree with them when it comes to our political or religious beliefs.

That's why I believe the word "bigot" has now declined to a childish expression being used by immature Americans who don't understand the First Amendment and our constitutional way of life.

Fred Miduro

Bradenton

This story was originally published January 8, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Political correctness now becoming a national threat ."

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