Did you look at the linked article? The point is that it reinforces a potential implicit bias. "Rather than taking the chance of unintentionally offending some

Did you look at the linked article? The point is that it reinforces a potential implicit bias. "Rather than taking the chance of unintentionally offending someone or of being misunderstood, it is best to relinquish the old innocuous proverbial expression all together." No one is attacking you and there is no need to defend.