Reminds me of when the American Medical Association put out a guide to “more inclusive language” for doctors and nurses that included recommendations like not saying “combat disease” anymore because of “violent connotations” that could upset some people.

But the AMA made no mention of things like abortion rights or universal healthcare (they oppose it) which would make actual meaningful differences for people. What’s more upsetting? Hearing the term “combat” or being forced to carry your rapist’s baby? Or not being able to afford life-saving medical care? 🤔

Cribbing from this great NYTimes opinion piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/15/opinion/diversity-equity-inclusion.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare