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[Joel Hammer]

Yes, we have come a long way since Jimmy Carter's administration made
contractors change "manhole cover" to "person hole cover" in Federal
bids. I was also pleased to hear Jimmy Carter call Eric the Red a great
"Norse person."

In this same vein, there are recent reports that coed, he and she are
too limited for our society, failing to reflect the full gender identity
spectrum. People who use he/she in their writing to be politically
correct will have to reconsider this practice.

People have also complained about those symbols on the bathrooms showing
a women with a skirt. This offends some, since many women think that
skirts are demeaning. And, I suppose, Scotsmen might be confused, too. I
would think a picture of a naked woman on the door would be a culturally
neutral symbol, acceptable to all but the most traditional.

In a serious note, think how stupid these county employees are, or, think
how stupid the work environment of LA county is. They should publish the
resume of the person who issued this memo, and his/her/its supervisor.

Joel



On Sun, Nov 23, 2003 at 09:14:02AM -0500, dep wrote:
> a memo issued by los angeles county to computer suppliers:
> 
> The County of Los Angeles actively promotes and is committed to ensure a 
> work environment that is free from any discriminatory influence be it 
> actual or perceived. As such, it is the County's expectation that our 
> manufacturers, suppliers and contractors make a concentrated effort to 
> ensure that any equipment, supplies or services that are provided to 
> County departments do not possess or portray an image that may be 
> construed as offensive or defamatory in nature. 
> 
> One such recent example included the manufacturer's labeling of 
> equipment where the words ''Master/Slave'' appeared to identify the 
> primary and secondary sources. Based on the cultural diversity and 
> sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable 
> identification label.
> 
> We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, 
> identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment 
> or components thereof that could be interpreted as discriminatory or 
> offensive in nature before such equipment is sold or otherwise provided 
> to any County department. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and 
> assistance.
> -- 
> dep
> 
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