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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is not a specific quota.  But nobody wants it to get less diverse than it already is.

And yes, you are being willfully obtuse.  Maybe try to be a little more realistic about politics, a little more circumspect in your remarks, and you could actually help instead of being a pain.[/quote]
Calling people names isn't going to help move the process forward.

I frankly think this problem (and most problems) requires people to be less circumspect and more transparent in their language.  If this is all really about race, then it's unhelpful to use code words to hide that.  It sounds like we both appreciated the woman at the May 3 meeting who commented openly that we need to consider race and the fact that the city is largely segregated in evaluating the situation.  I applaud her for saying it openly, and think that's how the conversation needs to move forward.  I am frustrated that DCPS seems to be making decisions based on race, but won't say so.[/quote]

You seem intent on imputing bad and oversimplified motives.  What is code about "diversity"?  It means diversity.  It isn't just about race, we want many different kinds of diversity.  Economic diversity, language diversity, diversity of culture, etc.  It isn't as simple as you seem to think and it is much more than just race.[/quote]

What "bad motives" do you think I'm imputing?  I certainly do not see seeking racial diversity, or seeking to reduce residential segregation, as a bad motive.  Do you think that's a bad motive?  I'm clearly not understanding you.

I appreciate that diversity can take many forms, but let's be honest - we're talking here about ensuring access to Deal and Wilson for black and Hispanic students.  That's a perfectly fine goal.  But let's be clear that's what we're trying to do.  This isn't about "language diversity" and we both know it.[/quote]

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