I've always though that 'Positive Discrimination' (if there can be such a thing) and 'Affirmative Action' are a very bad idea.
They exacerbate racial tensions and harm community relations. They also feed extremist groups such as the BNP.
Who is to say that X% of ethnic minorities want to be Police Officers/Civil Servants/MPs or other Public Sector workers anyway?
We should live in a society where people succeed on merit, not race, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant factor.
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Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."
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