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Post by jadecurtis on Apr 20, 2007 2:56:34 GMT -12
on the news yesterday they where saying about black and asian people being fast tracked to get police jobs. they have spent years fighting for equality now they are not happy with that. most companies have regualtions on it e.g 10% of there staff have to be black or from an ethnic minority. shouldn't the government be more concerned about who is the best person for the job, i personally couldn't care less about the police look like just that they do there job.
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Post by cubic on Apr 20, 2007 4:07:18 GMT -12
I'm with you on this on Jade. I think emphasis should be put into attracting more ethnic minorities to apply for jobs where there aren't many (like the police, MPs etc), then rathre than 'having' to employ someone to make up the numbers wouldn't occur, because there would be suitable candidates of a good enough standard applying.
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Post by dogndobbin on Apr 20, 2007 4:15:40 GMT -12
I agree too. If they are going to fast track people because they are black or asian that is discrimination against every other nationality and will only encourage prejudice within the police. By all means make an effort to attract all minority groups but not at the expense of those having to go the standard route. As far as I am concerned as long as a policeman is doing a good job doesnt matter what colour he is and race should never be an issue no matter what community or area you live in.
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Post by beverley16 on Apr 20, 2007 22:17:18 GMT -12
I agree too especially in large cities where the majority are of foreign origin they would probably respect authority if it came from one of their kind. dont think our village warrants one you can count them on one hand. The racial issue all over the world is getting out of hand like sueing for compensation and a clash of religions after all we are all people with feelings and only here for a short time.
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Post by jadecurtis on Apr 21, 2007 0:07:32 GMT -12
so true Bev they want to be treated like the rest of the world but when they thing of new names for themseves every 5min it makes it hard. i cant see whats wrong with the word black- if im described as white (which i am) then why dont that being called black (which they are-well if you want to get technical its more of a brown colour) but who cares its just a description. (i hate to say "thay" like im singeling them out or judging but its the only was i can explain it)
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Post by beverley16 on Apr 21, 2007 1:09:20 GMT -12
What ever country in the world you decide to live in you do have to try and fit in.......... and so should those who want to live here.
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Post by jackie on Apr 21, 2007 2:29:41 GMT -12
That is exactly what the Fire Brigade has just done. I am for equal rights etc but the Fire Service are interviewing mostly women and those from different ethnic backgrounds at the moment which I think is very unfair as I know d**n well there are people male/female etc that applied for the job who are more than capable!
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Post by suew on Apr 21, 2007 4:46:31 GMT -12
The trouble with targets are that they dont consider the area you are living in.
For example if you have a target of employing 5% BME employees, in some areas it is too little and in others impossible to achieve. Where I live the population doesn't include 1% BME.
A target of a % of the local population would be fair. For example if a town has 10% BME then a 10% target would be reasonable.
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Post by Spider on Apr 23, 2007 8:43:50 GMT -12
Don't get me started! I live in Bradford! luckyfor me in a very nice part but still Bradford.
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Post by beverley16 on Apr 23, 2007 20:57:16 GMT -12
enlighten us spider? come and live down with us its lovely
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Post by pelly on Apr 29, 2007 7:34:21 GMT -12
What ever country in the world you decide to live in you do have to try and fit in.......... and so should those who want to live here. Too true. Theres 2 villages near here; Mirandol & Pampelone. its full of "anti french" brigade. They have Curry evenings, English Pubs and have now started a Indian take away. Our freinds over here are French. Northern France is Tooo English to be called france. they have there own little clubs; pubs;Builders: Everything UK. Whats wrong with the French way of work??,
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Post by silverlady on Aug 9, 2007 22:41:47 GMT -12
re equality.... spider u r a snob......
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Post by madamebonnie on Aug 10, 2007 0:30:24 GMT -12
re equality.... spider u r a snob...... totally agree mate
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Post by Spider on Aug 10, 2007 4:36:11 GMT -12
re equality.... spider u r a snob...... No I'm not! norty mummy
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Post by alibi on Aug 10, 2007 5:51:15 GMT -12
no spider Your mums right (again)
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