<OT> pc pc

[Ted Ozolins]

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.
>  
>

I guess this is what happens when a person that knows nothing is put in 
charge of everything.