Is Political Correctness killing Common Sense?

There are numerous mentions of “Political Correctness” or lack-thereof, as the primary presidential campaign is unfolding, with establishment candidates embroiled in the former, while a disruptor like Trump, is seeing his appeal launched by the later.

This got me thinking that the most we become polite, sensitive and empathetic to others, the more we lose our grip and reliance on common sense. These social, desirable attitudes are blunting our most vital resource in the process.

This isn't a black and white proposition, but rather a reminder that we should always strike a good balance between being “nice” and remaining “grounded” at all times...