Do you think it's a way to achieve equal treatment?
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Definitely not.\n\nPositive discrimination for one group legitimises discrimination against another.\nThen it can be used as a legal/moral justification for future discrimination.\n\nAddressing root causes is the way to address discrimination: not by (eg.) appointing less suitable candidates for posts merely because of a disability/race/religion/etc.
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I'm like this... so a solution I say may not be relied upon. That said... \n\nLearning to accept life as is... is my aim. Negative, positive, nah... it just is.
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I absolutely agree on that one 100%..anyone who disagrees doesn't get out often.\nAnd that "treat those as you wish to be treated" is bullshit.\nI say "treat those the way they APPEAR to want to be treated!"
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Your question is too generalizing so I have to answer with no.But the details are very interesting and there I must agree that it's a flaw of lot of my fellow left wingers.Being extra nice to people is not treating them equal or seeing them as equal.\nI believe it's of the greatest importance to see everyone as an individual and hold them to the same standards before qualifying them into groups.Seeing people first as part of a group is always destructive in my view.Also part of the reason I have to answer your question with no because it talks about a whole group.\nGood question and I at least am willing to admit on this point a big part of the left wing should do some thinking
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yes.. use it in a respective manner, ok??
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That is not what I want. I want them to be treated as my equal, with no special privileges. That is ALL I ask. There are so many variables, and social dynamics, that that is an impossible question to answer.
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Sure they can do that.  You agreed to abide by their rules.  Why should they suffer by your inadequacies?
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Treat others as you would want to be treated.
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All right, I must admit you have made your point very clear!\nLikewise your wording is quite sound.\nPerhaps we must give it a second thought and \nElaborate the other way around as well\nReally do you want to get it right?
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Humans should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their race, religion, etc.\n\nChildren should be given immunity from all wrongful things.
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Not really. I just treat people the way i want to be treated.
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i would make everyone equal somehow so that would resolve a lot of conflicts
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The only way a law can level the playing field for a class of people is if it does not exsist.  \n\nIt sucks that people have inherint biases but the fact is that we all have them.  I am white and married a white woman.  I prefer white women.  All of my black friends married black women.  They prefer black women.  We (the human race) are prejudicial by nature.  Unfortunately, no law wil ever fix this. \n\nTo answer your question......No, I do not beleive in affirmative action.  Instead, I beleive that minorities that are under-represented in certain occupations need to try harder to make themselves valuable in those positions.  In most cases that means they will have to learn to properly speak the english language.
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Its the American way. We need someone to blame for everything. Its easier to point the blame at one person rather than find fault with the structure of society or anything that can't exactly be punished. Is this fair or right? No. Will it continue? I'm afraid so...
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I say that you should try to treat everyone the same way that you would want to be treated yourself. It should not matter what any ones sexual orientation is. I happen to be gay myself and most people treat me with kindness and respect.
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i think it is  a great idea.\ni will cooperate anybody to do the same in India.
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No. Quota systems are never a good plan, as they elevate certain groups above others. Things like school entrance and jobs should be based on MERIT, rather than your class, appearance, weight, etc.