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[Jerry McBride]

On Sunday 23 November 2003 10:29 am, Joel Hammer wrote:
> 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
You mean "Scots person".............................^^^^^^^^


> 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
> >
> > Writing takes no time. It's finding something to say that takes forever.
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