On the issue of race, I will say that the government is doing entirely too much to reduce racial discrimination. I think the days of discrimination and segregation of the 1950's are long gone. While there are still people out there who are ignorant enough to base opinions on people simply because of the color of their skin, I think those people are a dying breed. Those people are always going to be around, and no law in place is going to change that. The only way to change ignorance is to educate. I also feel that the laws in place to protect minorities is severely abused. I have seen it in the workplace, people who are terrible at their jobs, are rude to customers and basically don't do much more than "show up" for work, know for a fact they are never going to be fired, because the company would be afraid to do so. I think this is ultimate result of the laws we have in place to reduce racial discrimination.
The issue of gender INequality, is something I have experienced first hand, and yes, it is an issue. Women in the workplace are not paid as much as males, who do the same job, with the same qualifications, as adequately or more so than males. I could see if it were a woman on a construction site working with big strong men, but I am speaking more of administrative positions. Unfortunately, this is an issue that is just now being majorly addressed, and I will probably be in retirement before anything is done about it.
Sexual orientation, is a tough issue for me. I have traditional Christian beliefs, however, I believe strongly in separation of religion and government. I believe people have a right to live as they choose, free from judgment and discrimination.
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I disagree It isn't their ignorance always some people are raised that way so not their fault. They had segregation, but as a whole this country has a lot of race issues still need to be dealt with. I agree on the gender everyone has dealt with that at some time in their life.I think sexual preference is a right to privacy. Yes, the Bible doesn't agree, but it is their sin their choice, not mine or anyone else right to judge. I feel that if people would mind their own affairs more instead of others, but thats just my opinion everyone is entitled to theirs.
ReplyDeletethanks for your comment-i agree 100% with all you have said. i couldnt agree more with you on the subject of worthless workers-and they come in all colors-shapes-and sizes. changes definately need to be made for the poor and suffering-but not the way our gov has gone about it
ReplyDeleteAwesome responses to the blog today! I will agree that racial discrimination has been taken to a whole new level and not necessarily a good thing. There’s almost a stance that the government has been micromanaging to the point where racial discrimination has become taboo and is a sore subject for many. In moving onto gender inequality, I too agree that there is a very big gap and we as a nation need to take bigger steps on having better workplace equality.
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