Wednesday, July 16, 2008

AmericaSpeaks

Last year I participated in an AmericaSpeaks Townhall meeting, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarding 'Healthcare'. Recently I received a request, from AmericaSpeaks, to complete a survey regarding my experience. They also requested comments and I thought I would share my thoughts with you and solicit your arguments or further comments.

'I believe corrupt politicians & special interest groups threaten democracy for us all. I believe that our government promotes welfare mentality to deprive our young of ambition & accomplishment. I believe that the phrase "politically correct" has eliminated our ability to speak out as individuals. I believe that diversity has been labeled as bigotry and discrimination.'

Diversity: the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.
Bigotry: stubborn intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
Discrimination: treatment of, or making a distinction in favor of or against a person.

Does this mean that there is no such thing as reverse-discrimination but only intended and/or unintended results? Let me know your thoughts.

Sharron