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A very serious question. Where should the line be drawn?
We all agree that color shouldn't be a deciding factor in who gets hired for a particular job. But at what point do antidiscrimination laws violate the rights of the person hiring or choosing?
For instance - gender should not be a factor for hiring a new doctor, and antidiscrimination laws make using such factors in making a decision illegal. But should gender be a factor for hiring a new waitress for a Hooter's restaraunt? I would surely hope so.
If you own a Christian bookstore, do you have a right to hire only Christians, or at least those who can present an appearance in accordance with Christian beliefs? Not according to the law.
If you ran a gay-rights organization, would it be illegal to turn down a skin-head applicant if they were otherwise qualified and polite?
If you need to hire workers to dig ditches, is it unethical to only hire strong, fit, young males?
If you own a house, and advertise a room for rent, do you have the right to choose a roommate based on whatever criteria you deem makes them an appropriate person to share your house with? Not according to the law.
If someone has an attitude problem, but is otherwise qualified for the job, do you have to hire them? If they are in a minority and have a bad attidue, would you be afraid of facing discrimination lawsuits?
What do you guys think about this issue?
We all agree that color shouldn't be a deciding factor in who gets hired for a particular job. But at what point do antidiscrimination laws violate the rights of the person hiring or choosing?
For instance - gender should not be a factor for hiring a new doctor, and antidiscrimination laws make using such factors in making a decision illegal. But should gender be a factor for hiring a new waitress for a Hooter's restaraunt? I would surely hope so.
If you own a Christian bookstore, do you have a right to hire only Christians, or at least those who can present an appearance in accordance with Christian beliefs? Not according to the law.
If you ran a gay-rights organization, would it be illegal to turn down a skin-head applicant if they were otherwise qualified and polite?
If you need to hire workers to dig ditches, is it unethical to only hire strong, fit, young males?
If you own a house, and advertise a room for rent, do you have the right to choose a roommate based on whatever criteria you deem makes them an appropriate person to share your house with? Not according to the law.
If someone has an attitude problem, but is otherwise qualified for the job, do you have to hire them? If they are in a minority and have a bad attidue, would you be afraid of facing discrimination lawsuits?
What do you guys think about this issue?