Can you put it on the scales, please? http://elephanttube.in.net/ elephanttube.com  “Political correctness”, in other words, is a phrase with very particular historical origins and significance. Unfortunately, it has been debauched by over-use to the point where it is almost meaningless – and it is to David Cameron’s credit that he said as much during his leadership campaign in 2005. It is not “politically correct” to stop children calling each other “spastic” or “gay” in the playground. It is not “politically correct” for schools and employers to offer (for instance) practising Muslims the opportunity to pray and, where possible, halal food. It is not “politically correct” to say that Little Black Sambo, published in 1899, is no longer an appropriate book for the classroom.