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brookst 4 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: The FAA’s Hiring Scandal

Affirmative action is racism. So is the lack of affirmative action.

Turns out this is a complex topic. Anyone pushing a simplistic viewpoint either doesn’t understand the topic or has ulterior motives.

frugalmail 4 months ago | [–]

What I said is based on the 14th amendment, as part of the highest law of the land.

Perhaps anyone pushing doubt with ZERO substance behind their claim has ulterior motives.

lazide 4 months ago | [–]

So what is the answer? Because racism in hiring is illegal.

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