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[Collins Richey]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 09:14:02 -0500 dep <dep at linuxandmain.com> 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.

OMG!  Don't let the good bureaurats at the Peoples Republics of Boulder and/or
Denver hear about this.  They'd pick it up in a heartbeat.

-- 
Collins Richey - Denver Area
if you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the 
worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.