We need to stop calling it reverse discrimination and simply say racial discrimination against whites. Saying reverse implies whites are normally the aggressors, whereas discrimination against whites is more neutral.
The one place not to fool around with social engineering is air traffic control, engine mechanics, and pilots.
The other, of course, is the military.
About time this is addressed.
The entire government is guilty of this.
Federal employees have the cushiest, featherbed jobs. In general, they do less work and make more money.
Blacks comprise some 17% of Federal employees while they make up only 13% of the population. Clearly a case of racism.
....aaaand I’m never flying again
Welcome to the 21st Century.
In government hiring, there are certain criteria to meet:
1) race
2) gender
3) sexual orientation
4) party affiliation
5) whether you are actually competent to do the job.
If you’re a straight, caucasian male Republican, they hired you because nobody in the first four categories applied for the job.
The last thing I want is a controller who scored the lowest on the test and hired for diversity. Karma would be that controller ran 0bozo’s plane
The result of quotas.
wouldn’t this go against the FAA’s charter? The agency was created for safety and any change is supposed to enhance safety, it is doubtful this action is consistent with it.
My copy of Article 1 Section does not include a power to have a “Federal Aviation Administration.”
If we need one, let’s try a private organization similar to the electronic industries IEEE.
If it needs to be Federal, pass an Amendment. As is required by the Constitution.
Why did you post an article from 12/30/15?