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From: gam@amdahl.UUCP (Gordon A. Moffett)
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Subject: Re: Protective legislation
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Date: Sat, 3-Nov-84 15:14:29 EST
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> = Milo
>
>                                   ....Affirmative action is
> counterproductive, it only strengthens prejudice, and while
> serving to 'equalize' things at the lower levels, only
> breeds animosty and antagonism in the upper managment.
> At least thats the way I call it.  I am for a colorblind
> meritocracy.  When a person makes it by himself with no special
> aid, he gains the respect of all those around him.  And its respect thats the key to
> true equality in society, not legislative fiat and the use of
> coercion.
> 

This except (and the rest of the article). I agree with
completely.  The rights of individuals and minorities need to
be protected, but reverse discrimination hurts everyone including
those whom it was meant to help!
-- 
(It's only a model)

Gordon A. Moffett		...!{ihnp4,hplabs,amd,nsc}!amdahl!gam

[ This is just me talking. ]