a few thoughts:
- under the laws of this country, i am part of two “protected classes” (minority groups): disabled people and women. almost makes me wish i’d stay in this country after school is over, that’d give me a lot of reasons to sue people! no seriously, this type of protection is the one thing i’ll miss the most when i leave this country!
- equal employment or affirmative action? do i want to be hired for a job because i am the most qualified person or because i belong to those protected classes and should consequently be given priority? self-esteem vs. need to get a job vs. retaliation for so many years of unfair treatment…
- title VII gives equal opportunity rights and protects people against discrimination including sex, age, etc. my question though is this: it also includes “color, race, religion, and national origin” so aren’t those four last criteria currently being “redefined” by new laws regarding “national security” and such?? under the law, no one can ask a prospective employee about his age, religion, race, etc. but aren’t we going to see more and more of these “except in the case of…” clauses appear in our law books? i mean, human rights in general (the geneva convention resolutions, right to legal counsel, right to remain silent, right to offer a defense, right to remain innocent until proven guilty, right to decent treatment, right to due process, etc.) are already being “challenged” and “revisited” in the name of “democracy, freedom, and national security,” so where is this going to end?
- did you know that indiana is an “at will” state? this means that any employer can fire any employee at will and without having to provide any reason for it, if, of course, it doesn’t violate title VII. it goes both ways, so anyone can leave a job for no reason and at any time! crazy place!!
- i’ve never understood the hoosiers’ obsession for going to florida… but after just a few days of this weather, i understand better! makes you doubt that spring really exists…