For some reason, gendered and genderless pronouns have become the most visible means by which the new puritans have attempted to dictate the language choices of others. The strategy has had some degree of success because it has been portrayed as an expression of courtesy, a way to be inclusive to those whose gender may not be immediately apparent. At the same time, it establishes a precedent for a socially acceptable form of compelled speech, the future consequences of which could well represent a serious threat to individual liberties.
