New Haven Firefighters

[randy]

I've known some folks that have not gotten positions due to racial quotas. Nice to see a half-assed decision reversed.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut ... 4581.story

[i_like_lectric_motors]

Yeah, they definitely got this one right. LOVE it! [8D]

[randy]

Glad to see you agree!!! Cant wait to see the outpouring of the "but its not fair" responses.....

[enzfan]

Sotomayor was heard to say upon hearing the decision "Ay Carumba".

[SallyLightfoot]

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.

[marie3]

Totally the right decision on this case. It's about time.

[KYYX4ever]

Agreed also.