Politically Correct Stupidity of the Day

To most people, a black hole is a term from astronomy. But according to a Dallas County Commissioner using the term black hole is offensive. Story from the Dallas City Hall Blog.

County commissioners were discussing problems with the central collections office that is used to process traffic ticket payments and handle other paperwork normally done by the JP Courts.

Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said it seemed that central collections "has become a black hole" because paperwork reportedly has become lost in the office.

Commissioner John Wiley Price, who is black, interrupted him with a loud "Excuse me!" He then corrected his colleague, saying the office has become a "white hole."

That prompted Judge Thomas Jones, who is black, to demand an apology from Mayfield for his racially insensitive analogy.

Mayfield shot back that it was a figure of speech and a science term.

Wow, a judge any Commissioner. Dallas County sounds like it's represented well. It also sounds like they're itching for a fight. Combine that with an astonishing lack of basic knowledge, and you might end up looking like a fool. These two geniuses certainly did.

I have a question for the Commissioner and the Judge. Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

(Hat tip: Right Wing News)