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Well, that was fun. I enjoyed sharing the LAPD stories with you along the subject of Affirmative Action. I also enjoyed your comments! I knew it was a sensitive issue when I began, but honestly, I didn't expect so much discussion from the Followers. I hope you all enjoyed the posts as much as I did. I did try very hard to describe the actual incidents factually, and without a bias or spin, although you all know, I do have bias and spin, and I've got my own opinion that will reflect in the poll. Rest assured, I'll only vote one time like every one else.
In conclusion, I leave you with this last tidbit. Several White New Your City Firefighters have taken their grievances to the Supreme Court. They claim, that although they tested highest on a promotional exam, the City passed them over in favor of Black candidates. Initially, they won their case in State Court, but recently Judge Sonia Sotomayor, reversed that decision. Perhaps some of you know that President Obumer has appointed Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court and she is awaiting confirmation. The confirmation hearings are what prompted the discussion about Affirmative Action this past week. So, Sotomayor might get to hear the case again if she gets confirmed.
Please review the prior posts and the discussions that followed as comments. I would then like you to take the poll. I know a few of you have all ready voted, but I can't change that. If, you are one that voted prematurely, and after reading the entire week's posts and comments, you want to change your vote, please let me know,and I will find a way to let you do that, even if I have to create a new poll. I am very interested in determining how you guys really feel about the subject.
Thanks to everyone that contributed. I'll give you a break for a while and return to a less serious topic for a bit. While you are waiting for the controversial stuff to reurn, be sure to watch Fox News every moment that you can. Doing so will keep your Bp up while you wait for me.
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i want to vote twice....i don't like your questions. i believe SOME factions of AA have run its course and the game now should be open to equal competition; however, i do believe there is enough bias left in this world that hiring practices will be swayed anyway. also, i agree with the statement that AA is a way to make all of the same....socialism....but I don't agree that it was brought about with socialism in mind.
ReplyDeleteso i am going to vote now....with my one measle-y vote, which will remain anoymous...i don't want to sway any one of you with my ideaolgies that just happen to be the most right. : )
okay i voted....i am sure you can't figure it out [eyeroll]. but mostly i wanted to thank our host for his most thought-provoking blogs.
ReplyDeletesotomayor will undoubtedly bring a different light to an predominantly white male supreme court - but hopefully that light will be fair and unbiased...just like fox news. pffft.
Thanks Geo for your valuable contribution to the AA subject. Your 30+ years working in the Ca State Welfare system makes you an expert commentator to my blog. I feel sorry for those that voted blindly and prematurely, with their minds all ready made up and without hearing your views.
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