[Vision2020] Interfaith Panel Thurs. May 15

[Donovan Arnold]

"Special laws"? I don't believe in special laws Janesta. I am just fine with laws that treat everyone equal. But I should not get a job just because I have a disability over someone that is more qualified. Likewise, I should not be denied a job I can do with reasonable accommodation. 
   
  Best Regards,
   
  Donovan

Janesta <janesta at gmail.com> wrote:
  With all due respect, Donovan... Does this statement mean those that are differently-abled should not have special laws either? 

Janesta

  On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Donovan Arnold <donovanjarnold2005 at yahoo.com> wrote:
    Andreas,
   
  You don't need laws to force people into a job because they are male, female, white, non-white, gay, straight, Jewish, catholics, etc. All you need to do is let people be who they are. If an individual is clearly discriminating, hold them accountable. 
   
  I don't even think you need laws. Just rate each business, like you do Consumer's Report. If a business is rated horribly in discrimination, people would stop going to the business and it would disappear. 
   
   
   
  Best Regards,
   
  Donovan

Andreas Schou <ophite at gmail.com> wrote:
  > No, I don't think we should ignore discrimination. But I don't think we
> should identify people based on their religion, race, creed, sexual
> orientation. gender etc. It is shallow. We should look at people based on
> merit and qualifications. Gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, religion,
> should not be factors in a job hunt or placement.

Great. Now you've identified the reason why there should be laws to ensure this.

-- ACS   

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