A few thoughts on rascism / affirmative action

[RedBean]

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Your scenario was about choosing between two identically qualified candidates, right? AA laws basically force the company to hire the black one, and you are saying this is unfortunate because race is being forced upon the employer as a factor when it shouldn't be.


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AA laws don't force you to hire the black guy when all things are equal. That is a common misconception, and it may be different in some states due to local laws, but as far as I know, AA simply attempts to prevent you from discrimination due to race, creed, gender, etc.

If you hire the most qualified candidate, or close to equal candidate, you aren't going to get in any trouble under AA, no matter the colors involved.

However....if you pass over a black guy with a doctorate in medicine and 10 years residency for a white ambulance driver for the hospital administrator position....then you're probably going to be explaining it to a judge.