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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I saw this job post and the emphasis on the importance of a social justice and racial equity background seemed unusual for a position like this. It was wild for a job which features a requirement to have a “politically neutral perspective” to also require infusing all of the council’s work with racial justice principles. As someone who reads a lot of postings from social justice orgs, it feels right in line with those and really unusual for a government position. An interesting read.

https://leaderfit.catsone.com/careers/20424-General/jobs/16348389-Executive-Director-Montgomery-County-Council?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist[/quote]

[i]"The County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking a highly skilled leader of people, organizations, and systems to serve as its next Executive Director. Top candidates must be exceptional communicators and relationship builders, grounded in deep emotional intelligence. They will bring demonstrated experience leading talented and diverse teams, managing large and complex budgets, and advancing racial equity and social justice. They will have a proven ability to lead by example with humility, transparency, and the highest ethical standards. Experience in Montgomery County or county government is not required, however an eagerness and capacity to learn quickly is necessary to thrive in our dynamic work environment."[/i]

If you object to this, that says a lot about you.
[/quote][b]Racial equity requires racial discrimination. [/b] If you support this, that says a lot about you.[/quote]

Yep, that's a [u]you[/u] thing. When you're used to being on top, equality feels like oppression.

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np. What exactly does "racial equity" mean? [b]Does it mean you can discriminate against a white or Asian person simply because you assume that they have privilege?[/b]

That doesn't seem like "equity" to me.  You are discriminating based on skin color. Doesn't matter what the skin color is.   If it was wrong to do that 60 years ago, why on earth do you think it's right to do that now?

I support programs to help low income families. I grew up lower income, immigrant family.  But, discriminating against people for their skin color, even if you think it's for a worthy cause, is still wrong.

The ends do not justify the means.

If it means to apply the rules equally, and to ensure that happens, I don't think *anyone* disagrees with that.[/quote]

why are you making things up in order to disagree with them?[/quote] That's exactly what racial equity is.  You don't see it because you agree with this kind of discrimination.[/quote]

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