I think the firefighters were treated unfairly by the City of New Haven, so I'm glad to see them win their case. [It should be noted, however, that the test doesn't award promotions to the firefighters-- the exam only determined [i]eligibility[/i] for the promotion pool.] On the other hand, the precedent set by the ruling isn't particularly good news for business (and, in fact a national business council filed an amicus brief to the court in support of New Haven).
[b]<a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/29/affirmative-action-firefighters-opinions-contributors-walter-olson.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a41:g2:r25:c0.018226:b26132606:z0&partner=loomia" target="_new">Forbes.com: Sued if You Do, Sued if You Don't</a>.[/b]
This issue can cut both ways. It's nice when a side you identify with wins a victory, but it can cut against you as well. Case in point, the declining college admission trend for white males, who are losing out big to Asians and women.
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:28 am