[Mpls] A Hope for Diversity in the Minneapolis Police Department

[gemgram]

Gregory is right on the mark.  Though often Gregory and I have slight 
differences of opinion on the Police Department I can not agree more with 
him on this issue.  It is important to remember that the MOST qualified 
people should be advanced and put in command situations regardless of their 
skin color, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, or gender.

I support the idea of affirmative action IF the individuals are equal in 
qualifications.  To discriminate against an individual person because of 
their skin color or gender is just as wrong and just as illegal if they 
happen to be male and White.  I find the suggestion of something different 
to be just as repugnant when reversed.  It is hardly amusing to have some 
folks justify racism and sexism on the basis of its being alright because 
those being discriminated against are white or male. Is it so hard to 
understand that it is INDIVIDUAL merit that is in question and the fight is 
to overcome discrimination against INDIVIDUALS?  If some of the things 
written to support discrimination against that group were reversed there 
would be outrage. There should be the same outrage in this situation.

Thanks Gregory. As a graying, Caucasian appearing, with origins from a lower 
socio-economic class, male from the human race I appreciate your support, 
even if I have no interest in being a police person.

Jim Graham,
Ventura Village