observer Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Kije, I believe in a meritocracy based on equal opportunity - thus, whilst maintaining ( or perhaps improving) physical and accademic entry standards to all professions, they should be open to all. On that basis, all sports etc, would be open to both genders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 And if their is not equal opportunities , what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well, let's take a 100M sprint, everyone starts on the same start line (women and men), and we go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 But everybody does not start from the same start line though Obs, as well you know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well, I've seen the results of "positive discrimination", where existing physical standards are deliberatly lowered to allow entry to those with less physical merit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 So you agree with me that everyone does not start from the same start line, and please share where you have seen the results of positive discrimination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Everyone doesn't have the same opportunities in life, as they are governed by means for a start. I think around 7% of kids go to public school, which then means going to Oxbridge Unis, then to a top job in the City, where one wears one's old school tie for the interview. Which suggests that the idea of boarding schools for "deprived" kids could help eradicate the under-class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 You send chav's to boarding schools they will just burn them down, we send them to bo borstals now, and that does nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Depends whether you believe their condition has genetic or enviromental causations. Remember the Jesuits saying - "give me a child of seven and I will give you the man"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 :lol: And you believe that??? I know a few Women that have come across the glass ceiling!!!, and you obviously do not know any people of a different skin colour, besides the people in your local corner shop!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Can't avoid "glass ceilings" I'm afraid, all interviews/evaluations are subjective by their very nature and how do you prove biase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 .......and how do you prove biase? prove it?? He'd struggle spelling it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 So you agree then Obs, we do not all start from the same starting line, and the finish line is staggered depending on colour or sex, See you got their in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 As I said: I believe in meritocracy and that isn't helped by dumbing down standards and qualifications, just to open the door to those that can't meet them. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Stop twisting Obs, it was you who stated we all start at the same line, so you agree we do not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 NO, I didn't say "we all start at the same line" - but imo, we should. You really need to start reading before you post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 everyone starts on the same start line So you didn't say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 This is really boring <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 This is really boring <_< Not unusual then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Not unusual then. Certainly when it comes to "debates" between these two intellectual giants :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Unfortunately, I believe he's dyslexic! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 You found I way out then Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 No idea what the Tweeter said, but Abbott should know better and as an MP be seen to set an example, not encourage trouble. After all, she has done well out of politics. What he said, Peter, was disgusting, filthy, obscene and included remarks of incest, bestiality, necrophilia and was downright racist to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Ban tweeting!! The only solution!! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.