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I've always been wary of the way the city of New Haven handled the results of its now infamous firefighter promotion test. It never made sense to me. When test results came back, and no black firefighters had scores high enough for immediate promotion, New Haven decided to throw out the results of the test on the grounds that the test itself may have been discriminatory and that the black firefighters might sue the city for discrimination. New Haven was not being altruistic in its concerns about "racial fairness."
The city was afraid of getting sued and so they made an unappealing judgment to simply disregard all of the test results. That's not fair. ...
And the American public, for the most part, stands with the firefighters:"Not surprisingly, most Republicans think that the firefighters were victims of discrimination, but a majority of Democrats join in that view," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "Fifty-seven percent of Democrats say the white firefighters were discriminated against. Two-thirds of Independents and three-quarters of Republicans agree." Source: CNN Poll: Two-thirds think firefighters were discriminated against
But now back to how this ruling my impact the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor. In a nutshell, I don't believe it will.
Other Supreme Court judges have been reversed before taking a seat on the bench. My bet is that Sotomayor will be challenged much more vigorously on her notions of the importance of being "a wise Latina woman."
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By: Axl on 6/29/2009 2:10PM
Sotomayor is a lifelong reverse racist. Her appointment to the Supreme Court will demonstrate that racism is okay in the US, as long as it is anti-white racism. Blacks will cheer for almost any anti-white racism, but then will be surprised when Mexicans start getting preferences over blacks... as they already do in parts of CA, NM, AZ and TX - where black citizens can't participate in government meetings because speaking Spanish is required. Wait until you see how Sotomayor comes down on cases like that.
Unexpected congratulations go to Carmen on this article.
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By: Kay on 6/29/2009 9:53PM
Not all blacks will cheer for any racism no matter what color. Do more research before you make a comment like that.
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By: My Opinion on 7/01/2009 9:11AM
Contrary to your opinion, a lot of blacks agree with the Supreme Court in this case. Absent additional information, or another basis, the first test should have been allowed.
Blacks only object when qualified blacks are eliminated from consideration without a legitimate basis.
Also, don't forget, there was an Hispanic as a part of this lawsuit. However, its more sensational, to say "White Men"
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By: Randy on 6/30/2009 9:25PM
It's been long over do, Latino's, White's are constantly looked over for promotions, in state and goverment jobs.
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By: sissy2004 on 7/01/2009 12:19PM
Randy your a joke. Latino's and whites looked over? Are you kidding? Trying to put latino's with whites as if they are an elite group. Believe me, latino's are truly considered the low man on the totum pole and you do them an injust when you group them with whites as if they have the same privileges. Yeah right!
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By: djkut on 6/29/2009 7:51PM
Well Randy I wish u apply that long overdue statement for blacks folks who qualify and work hard and deserve promotions,and better wages,education, living, jobs and the list goes on etc... who was and still will be and will continue to be discriminate against in this country. That has been long overdue 400 years ago but nobody wants to overturn that at all ?
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By: kcn9971 on 6/29/2009 11:42PM
Though I agree with the court ruling in this case regauding descrimination. It is important to note that many Hispanics are promoted simply because they are bi-lingual regaurdless of their qualifications, test scores, or experience. So the court calls preferential treatment for test scores based on race unfair but, calls a non english speaking business in America.... progress.
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By: d.lamb on 6/29/2009 11:57PM
lets get some things straight.more than half of the debt in this country is owned by foreign countries.the reason that hispanics appear to be getting so many jobs is because they are taking jobs that most americans black,white or otherwise feel they are above doing.when was the last time you saw an all white or all black landscaping crew.maid service companies-all hispanic damn near.wake up folks!
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By: midwest on 6/30/2009 5:57PM
Stop using this same excuss...that American people refuse to do low paying jobs. The truth is if you are willing to be exploted for a few dollars than so be it! People should be paid fare and livable wages no matter what their skin color or birth orgin.
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By: taff on 6/30/2009 12:41AM
Affirmative action's over! Obama's seen to that and much more. Why do you think Jesse wanted to cut his n-ts off! Jesse and Sharpton saw it coming. Bill Clinton called it and was labeled a racist! Check Obama's White House staffers!
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