I'm afraid I can't agree, Paula. If you are unable to do so . . . Yes, the PC Movement has gone too far. Historically, the lexicon of Americans were filled with words that were hurtful to minorities or . . . Words do hurt.
Words can harm people.
The sensitive and caring individual should be aware of the tremendous impact that words can have on others. That's all that I remember. It is important to be sensitive when speaking to or about people with disabilities. We must be sure that our language or our words do not impact the dignity of the disabled person. When talking to a person who has a disability, speak directly to the person, not through a companion.