I think it's a political statement to try to "look better" and gain some "sympathy" from the activist choir. If this is HOW they are making firing decisions, t

I think it's a political statement to try to "look better" and gain some "sympathy" from the activist choir. If this is HOW they are making firing decisions, then this is stupid. To remain viable they need to "cut the fat" regardless of who makes up the "fat". In other words beancounters should not be looking a the "race" & "gender" columns to make business/personnel decisions.