On a day where I read about the CEO of Indian Wells saying during morning media activities that women tennis pros should "get on their knees" (his words) and thank the men for leading the sport, and that those players don't have to do anything or think, and making reference to their physical appearance, I am reminded of this constant excuse people use when they come under scrutiny for their public statements. The individual has already tweeted an apology of making improper and erroneous statements (as if the truth of the statements was the only issue!). He needs to step down from his position. And I can just hear the statements I regularly here from people lamenting that this society is too enamored with political correctness. Decades ago in this country, it was politically correct to lynch my ancestors for entertainment. So that argument is null and void on principle. There are two main issues: A person in a position of authority or power who clearly has biased and limited clarity on a segment of the population that they also have responsibility (or are a gatekeeper) for, that person should not be there. And second, once upon a time it was also politically correct to say the most nasty and heinous things about segments of the population, with no basis in truth or reality, simply reflecting the bias of the time. Not just the descendants of enslaved Africans, but immigrants of the Jewish culture, to early Irish, Italians, and Japanese citizens during the war (who actually were already residents). And prior to the efforts of women's rights, women. Culturally and from a societal point of view, it was inappropriate and even dangerous for members of these groups to speak out (or for any allies to speak out for them). With time and access and some change, it is now within all of us to stand up for the injustices and inappropriate behavior and improper use of position that we see. So that no, you are not allowed to speak to me (or about me) or anyone in that manner, and no you are not allowed to hold a position of authority over people you can't treat fairly once that fact has been established. And it has nothing to do with Political Correctness. It has to do with humanity, fairness and the fact that these things are no longer accepted without reproach. That is the past some want to return to. A past of entitled abuse. And it is the responsibility of all conscious members of society to fight against that. Never Again.