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Re: Does Affirmative Action fit under the values of FIRST

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
I have never been in favor of Affirmative Action. I strongly believe that discriminating based on skin color or body shape or genetic makeup, where those factors are not relevant to the position being considered, is simply wrong.
This. Differentiating based on any superficial criteria (gender, race, or other demographic) only serves to reinforce the false idea that they matter. Do not use affirmative action ideas to select which team members are cut, should it come to that.
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