What kind of intolerant society are we creating? The recent effort to discontinue the use of the word “chief” in city job titles was an example of our society’s over-sensitivity to anything and everything (“ Council tables title change ,” June 23). Personally, I would be proud to be considered a chief. To me it reflects the positive attributes of strength, knowledge, and leadership.
It seems it is no longer politically correct to enjoy a funny ethnic joke. I don’t get my nose out of joint when I hear or read an ethnic joke about my heritage. I enjoy the humor that is intended. Funny Ole and Lena jokes have forever been a favorite to enjoy, even with my partial Scandinavian roots.
I may be old school, but to me the play on words and titles creates more decisiveness than less. With the physical, emotional, and financial hardships the coronavirus has created, I feel our public officials can better spend their time and efforts solving real-life issues, not manufactured sensitivity issues.
Dave Goldberg
Duluth
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