Political correctness stinks. Let me say it one more time, so you won’t think it was an error: Political correctness stinks. If there is one thing that has taken this country down the wrong road, it is P.C. and all evil spawn that issues from it.

Now that’s some way to start an article on a locksmith’s website, isn’t it? But as with most all the articles I have written to date, it is something I have to get off my chest.

Political Correctness Involves Forcing Others to Conform.

What is political correctness, anyway? It is when a subset of people decide that a certain conduct or speech, right or wrong, will further the goals of that group, and they try by force of will or even legislation to make all others conform to that conduct and speech. Political correctness is all about playing favorites—elevating one group or ideal above another, sometimes due to a real or perceived slight or offense in the past.

Liberty and freedom are words generally turned upside down by this group, as well as the big T word, Tolerance. It generally devolves gradually downward into the infliction of morals or maybe lack of morals on others. To think “live and let live” becomes a thought crime along the lines of Orwell’s 1984.

It is Easy to Offend P.C. Sensibilities.

In my day to day work, I’m sure that I offend some P.C. sensibilities simply because of the nature of my business and my personality. If I do not respond in a way that you consider correct, you may lose your temper or even call me names.

Let me tell you what I believe in, and then maybe the politically correct among you can latch on to your favorite personal slight.

I Make No Apologies for My Beliefs.

Above all, I believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Savior, and the Holy Spirit that dwells in me because of my belief. No apologies to any atheists, agnostics, satanists, or any other group. It is your complete summation of rights to believe what you want. I have been labeled intolerant before, simply because others cannot deal with my beliefs and faith. However, if you demand that I relinquish what I believe to make you feel better, that isn’t going to happen. And I am not intolerant if I don’t choose to give up my beliefs. You are confused about what intolerant means.

We Treat All Customers with Civility and Respect.

How does this apply to locksmithing? If you are my customer, you are not diminished by who you are, nor are you augmented by your station in life. How much money you have or don’t have, what job you have, what color, race, or religion you are Does Not Matter. You are a customer with a lock problem. I solve (or try to solve) lock problems. Each person will be treated with civility and manners that were learned at a very young age.

There’s an interesting phrase that crops up in the King James Bible about God being “no respecter of persons.” In a couple of places it talks about not regarding persons. This doesn’t mean having a lack of respect for people. It means not holding some in high regard while looking down on others.

Beliefs and Standards Impact Choices and Actions.

I learned a long time ago that most people make decisions and choices based on what makes them feel good. That can send you down the right road or the wrong road. I never try to help or correct people if they do not want or ask for assistance. But I will not conform to your standards to make you feel better about yourself.

So you can expect me to make sure you show ID to have auto or safe work done. (Not only does it make good sense to confirm that I am doing work for the person who actually owns the vehicle or safe being worked on, but it is also required by the State of Illinois in its locksmith licensing regulations.) I will not make out an incorrect invoice that will allow you to be reimbursed for expenses not incurred. I will not lower security for personal convenience. There is no amount of money you could pay me to do something illegal for you.

Three things I will leave you with:

1. Life is real.

2. People are real, but flawed.

3. Souls have no color. They are best when they are transparent.

Call Us For Help with Your Automotive and Safe Lock Problems.

Call us at 618-466-9347 and expect to be treated like any other customer, a person with a lock problem. We don’t play favorites or treat one customer better (or worse) than another.