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MickeyMac · 08-06-2009, 10:09 AM

How do yall feel about this?

Myself I am totally agaisnt this basically you should hire somebody because they are the most qualified and not because of their color. Also this causes more problems instead of solutions.

Faith · 08-06-2009, 10:22 AM

I agree with you Mickey.

Sharop · 08-06-2009, 10:37 AM

When I first saw this title I thought it had something to do with the New Age idea of positive affirmations - repeating yourself that you can be, and are, successful, that you have what you need and want, etc. I am all for the New Age practice.

However, with the actual topic of this thread - I agree with Mickey's views. Colour shouldn't be a factor in hiring someone - people should be hired if they meet the right criteria.

catlover79 · 08-06-2009, 11:12 AM

Against it - all the way!!

Chocoholic · 08-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Absolutely 100% against it!

waichingliu81 · 08-06-2009, 02:51 PM

well being chinese myself, most would assume i'd be for it but actually, i am totally against it. one's ethnicity should not be a basis for hiring someone for a job. race is irrelevant. skills, qualifications, knowledge on the other hand are more relevant and important and these should be taken into account.

browneyes106 · 08-06-2009, 03:02 PM

I'm againist it. Race shouldn't be considered a merit when it comes to education and career.

InspectorExstead · 08-06-2009, 04:14 PM

I am completely against affirmative action. It does a lot more harm than good. Using race as a factor is a form of racism. It doesn't end racism-it allows it to continue.

MickeyMac · 08-06-2009, 04:52 PM

What I am about to say isnt toward anybody here but I wonder if some people who are for affirmative action wouldnt mind giving up their job that they worked hard for and went to school to get, would they mind giving up their job to a minority member who has no experience or training what so ever??

They are for affirmative action arent they??

Marvo301 · 08-06-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by InspectorExstead

I am completely against affirmative action. It does a lot more harm than good. Using race as a factor is a form of racism. It doesn't end racism-it allows it to continue.

Exactly! It just changes the focus of the racism. Try finding a job if you are a white male these days!

Liza · 08-06-2009, 05:47 PM

I don't believe the color of one's skin should have any bearing on any decision. To say otherwise seems to me to be implying that there is a difference.

The fact that we now have an African-American president says just how little Affirmative Action is needed nowadays.

catlover79 · 08-06-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InspectorExstead

I am completely against affirmative action. It does a lot more harm than good. Using race as a factor is a form of racism. It doesn't end racism-it allows it to continue.

Megan, you hit the nail right on the head!!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 08-06-2009, 10:43 PM

Affirmative action pisses me off so much. Two wrongs do not make a right.

dawsongirl · 08-07-2009, 05:13 AM

It's so-called reverse discrimination, a term I think is stupid, but anyway...

Qualifications!!!! How does your skin do a job? Oh yeah, it doesn't!

Liza · 08-07-2009, 07:22 AM

If Halle Berry and I were up for the same job - who do you really think has the advantages?

08-06-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Affirmitive Action How do yall feel about this? Myself I am totally agaisnt this basically you should hire somebody because they are the most qualified and not because of their color. Also this causes more problems instead of solutions.

08-06-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	When I first saw this title I thought it had something to do with the New Age idea of positive affirmations - repeating yourself that you can be, and are, successful, that you have what you need and want, etc. I am all for the New Age practice. However, with the actual topic of this thread - I agree with Mickey's views. Colour shouldn't be a factor in hiring someone - people should be hired if they meet the right criteria.
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08-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#4
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08-06-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
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08-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#13
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08-06-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
Faith Internet Junkie Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 07, 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 9,879	I agree with you Mickey.

08-06-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Absolutely 100% against it!

08-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	well being chinese myself, most would assume i'd be for it but actually, i am totally against it. one's ethnicity should not be a basis for hiring someone for a job. race is irrelevant. skills, qualifications, knowledge on the other hand are more relevant and important and these should be taken into account.

08-06-2009, 03:02 PM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I'm againist it. Race shouldn't be considered a merit when it comes to education and career.

08-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#9
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	What I am about to say isnt toward anybody here but I wonder if some people who are for affirmative action wouldnt mind giving up their job that they worked hard for and went to school to get, would they mind giving up their job to a minority member who has no experience or training what so ever?? They are for affirmative action arent they??

08-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#11
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I don't believe the color of one's skin should have any bearing on any decision. To say otherwise seems to me to be implying that there is a difference. The fact that we now have an African-American president says just how little Affirmative Action is needed nowadays.

08-07-2009, 05:13 AM	#14
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	It's so-called reverse discrimination, a term I think is stupid, but anyway... Qualifications!!!! How does your skin do a job? Oh yeah, it doesn't!

08-07-2009, 07:22 AM	#15
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	If Halle Berry and I were up for the same job - who do you really think has the advantages?