Michelle's response: I'm really shocked that a kudo's to 4 minorities, who clearly excelled on the Lietenants test, to ranks in the top five, turned into this. I clearly stated that if a White male was # 5, that would be a good thing and it turned into a discussion of moral character about the top 4 candidates.
Jim Graham wrote: I support the idea of affirmative action IF the individuals are equal in qualifications. To discriminate against an individual person because of their skin color or gender is just as wrong and just as illegal if they happen to be male and White. Michelle Hill responds: Would this really be an issue of Affirmative Action? It would be different if they did not rank in the top 4 slots, but instead ranked in the last 4 slots and were promoted over others. That would not be the case here, would it? Where does discrimination come into play if you went through the same process and are "are equal in qualifications"? I now feel sorry for the top 4 candidates. Even when they win they lose. Michelle Hill Cleveland Michelle Hill REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
