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From: hedden@atux01.UUCP (D. Hedden)
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Subject: Re: career vs. relationships
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Date: Fri, 28-Feb-86 16:08:06 EST
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Summary: "the SAME chance" implies a lot!

In article <1977@hao.UUCP>, woods@hao.UUCP (Greg Woods) writes:
> >    ...        I support the concept of affirmative action
> 
>    ...and I do not, in general. I have no objection to watchdog-type
> programs or laws that make sure minorities and women are given the SAME
> chance, but I do not support "reverse" racism and sexism either. NO
> preference should be given to ANYONE, even a minority or a female, based on 
> sex or race, and that's all most affirmative action quota-based programs are.
> 
> --Greg

I think I understand what Greg I saying, as I have been known to
express the same sentiments before.  However, after dealing with
AA and EO matters for a few years, I have come to agree that past
inequities, malicious or innocent in cause, must be rectified before
minorities and women can truly have the SAME chance.  To not have
appropriate representation of these groups thoughout our society
can reduce the chances an individual might have by conveying the
impression that such representation is not possible.  In not seeing
any of "one's own kind" represented in high-status or leadership
positions, a feeling of lower self-value is generally instilled in
people; and how one feels about oneself goes a long way in determining
how sucessful one can be.

This isn't a "flame", just something more to think about.

   "The moving hand writes ..."

    Don