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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: The Philosopher who wrote (76140)	10/2/2003 6:45:01 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

The purpose of the non-discrimination policy, IMO, is to obviate systemic discrimination in our society, which is a violation of equal protection under law. It is not to protect individuals from individual insults to their dignity. It is not to protect individuals from hurt feelings over being called a "water buffalo." Although I consider that an important and desirable objective, I don't think that's what the anti-discrimination laws are about. Besides, this is not just about discrimination. There are other freedoms involved. Like the no-call list, there are conflicting freedoms. Anti-discrimination does not totally trump freedom of association any more than freedom of speech totally trumps privacy.