Affirmative Action WORKS!!!!

[shrubber]

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5337129,00.html

"The Black Police Officers association called the decision "a travesty."

as opposed to...

"LaCabe, who is black, pointed out that the decision to promote Quinones allows a Hispanic officer to rise into leadership.

You can’t reach the conclusion there’s no commitment to diversity because one appointment disappoints people,” LaCabe said. "


Nothing beats seeing a flawed philosophy come home to roost.

 

[BuckNaked]

I love it!

Just kidding, no I don't - hit enter by mistake!

Whomever was more qualified should get the job, regardless of skin color or ethnic background.

But I'd be lying if I didn't say that there is a wee bit of satisfaction in the decision.

 

[caitycaity]

affirmative action is kind of like unions, imo. an idea that's time has passed.


(how is that for a provocative statement? LOL)

 

[BuckNaked]

affirmative action is kind of like unions, imo. an idea that's time has passed.


(how is that for a provocative statement? LOL)

I am with you 100%.

OMG, we've agreed on two threads!!!

 

[Bob Slydell]

affirmative action is kind of like unions, imo. an idea that's time has passed.

(Two nodding smilies -- one for each part of that statement )

 

[caitycaity]

OMG, we've agreed on two threads!!!

must be a sign that okra and cheesecake are near.

 

[BuckNaked]

must be a sign that okra and cheesecake are near.

 

[Poohgirl]

Please... its obvious that its gender discrimination!

 

[shirleyb]

affirmative action is kind of like unions, imo. an idea that's time has passed.


(how is that for a provocative statement? LOL)

Now that's a tag we could all live with!

 

[reeeoga]

So the 21 year vet. go t the job over the 18 year vet. And the problem is what exactly?