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Thread #83070 Message #1525890
Posted By: Bill D
22-Jul-05 - 09:18 PM
Thread Name: BS: Cool! a conservative white man nominated
Subject: RE: BS: Cool! a conservative white man nominated
"Or blacks, hispanics, homosexuals, or Russians huh, Bill?"
yes, that's correct....I didn't say it was nice, and that I was in favor of it. Those groups also are not striving to be race car drivers or professional bowlers or bass fishers in the same percentages as the 'dominant' group, but when they DO strive, they are beginning to be noticed & chosen more often...which is a GOOD thing.
You don't think *I* am in favor of keeping "blacks, hispanics, homosexuals, Russians OR women" from applying and suceeding at anything they wish to compete in, do you? I am trying VERY hard to balance what would be nice to see with the realities of life as it works.
You seem to be suggesting something like 'affirmative action' quotas for jobs on the Supreme Court, and I gotta tell you, that just wont work. All we can do is try to level the playing field to make the OPPORTUNITES fair & open, and remember that the most qualified for job 'X' will often NOT be from a minority group.....it is up to us to be sure minorites are allowed to BECOME qualified and to be fairly considered....and yes, I KNOW how awkward and uphill that battle is at times!
There is a lot more than slogans and critical rhetoric needed to make the needed gains...whether in driving in the Indy 500,or sitting on the Supreme Court.