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[Alma J Wetzker]

Rick Sivernell <res005ru at verizon.net> Sun, 23 Nov 2003 20:05:15 -0600
>On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 15:50:09 -0800
>Ted Ozolins <ted1 at telus.net> wrote:
>
>>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.
>>
>
>Ah, actually that is incorrect. It is the highly educated, those who have had
>very liberal instruction and nothing is wrong. Educated to to the stupid, now
>this is not all, just way too many.

This is just a symptom of being educated beyond your inteligence.  I expect 
nothing less from the left coast.

Besides, being offended early and often just shows you are in touch with the 
popular culture.

     -- Alma