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It's not that most of these questions are assumed, or that they're forbidden to talk about, it's that they're so obvious it's not even interesting to discuss.
by drewrv 10y ago
It's not that most of these questions are assumed, or that they're forbidden to talk about, it's that they're so obvious it's not even interesting to discuss.
> Why is diversity good?
If I need heart surgery, I want the most qualified heart surgeon. Not the most qualified white person born within N miles of me.
> Why is it better to not offend people rather than preserve free speech?
Free speech is doing quite well, it has never been easier to express yourself to a huge audience.
> Why should you lose your job if you make a joke in public that some people deem offensive?
Many people would rather find a new job than work with jerks. Companies are trying to protect the bottom line and it's easier to replace one person than many.
- tomp 10y agoYeah, this is what I'm talking about. I find your answers unconvincing and based on unspoken assumptions that aren't necessarily true.
- niftich 10y ago> I want the most qualified heart surgeon This is not a question of diversity, it's a question of skills and accomplishments. Several countries have immigration policies to allow for the import of exceptional talent in in-demand fields [1][2][3]. [1] https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/o-1-visa-individuals-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-worker... [2] https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/essential-skills-work-visa https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-... [3] http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp