PC

I've just been reading an article elsewhere about how the word "gay" is used perjorativeley in certain situations.
I get the point completely but language changes through time and it's the attitudes behind it that are the problem rather than the words themselves.We use all sorts of words in situations that have no connection whatsoever to other uses of the phrase in question.In the UK - the epitome of the boorish, homophobic asshole can often be found at soccer games. Ironically, my local team play at "Pride Park" - that one hasn't been turned round.
Conversely, the gay community for example have taken "queer" and made that a positive statement. Poltical correctness has been shown to be counter productive - it defines such behaviour as an easy way to rebel so people, especially the young, are given meanings that they often aren't aware of and use them more. It publicises "bad language" and gives it a wider audience.