Originally Posted by
Hawk1G
And for decades those immutable characteristics ALONE were used to deny opportunities to people of color who also served in the military and therefore demonstrated the requisite character and integrity. This is a fact.
How do you level the playing field even a tiny bit without putting an emphasis recruiting from communities that have been historically discriminated against industry wide?
I don’t know the specifics of exactly what you are referencing. But to speak generally, if those organizations were discriminating on immutable characteristics, then they need a policy change and most likely a leadership change. If there was emotional/financial harm to an individual, then that should be rectified. If the government was involved, they pay the debt for damages.
Outside of the individual injustice, there has to be a point where you move forward. The individuals must be made whole. But to treat an entire group as receiving the injustice does not advance society.
My dad was denied a military pilot slot because he wasn’t tall enough. That requirement doesn’t exist anymore. Sometimes things are wrong and they need to be fixed and move on.