Affirmative Action Gone Wild? - AZ To Hire Minority Lifeguards Who 'Can't Swim' - Wake Up America

[Teddy B 17,252]

It doesn't say it is different, either, mate.

There are many references in that story that point to it not being the same test, there are none that say it will be. A simple read between the lines is all it takes.

Teddy, I used to be a lifeguard. There are a quite a few tests you have to pass in order to become one. They're not saying swim down and back, now you're a lifeguard.

I used to be a lifeguard too Marvin, in my early teens. Until we do know exactly what the test does include, you are merely speculating. But I am willing to wager that it's not the same lifeguard test that had always been in place.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Teddy B

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I disagree with you both. If it were to be the same Lifeguard test that had previously been in place, it would say so.

So because it doesn't come out and say it's the exact same test, it obviously is different and a lower standard?

[Teddy B 17,252]

So because it doesn't come out and say it's the exact same test, it obviously is different and a lower standard?

Based on the references in the story that imply that, in my opinion, yes. I could be wrong, but until I see otherwise, that's what I take from it.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Teddy B

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Based on the references in the story that imply that, in my opinion, yes. I could be wrong, but until I see otherwise, that's what I take from it.

I must be missing those implications.

[decocker 7,198]

And yes we once did have a culture, it was so ubiquitous it was known as "The American way"..... whens the last time you heard that phrase?

aw. american culture is still alive and well danno, have no fear.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I must be missing those implications.

Possibly, or maybe I'm reading too much into them. But that's usually how a program like this works. In order to make the job open to a larger pool of candidates, the standards are usually lowered.

[Teddy B 17,252]

aw. american culture is still alive and well danno, have no fear.

Sweet begeezus. That's an eye opener.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Possibly, or maybe I'm reading too much into them. But that's usually how a program like this works. In order to make the job open to a larger pool of candidates, the standards are usually lowered.

Or it could mean there wasn't such test in place. Meaning these folks will have to pass something in addition to the regular standards.

[decocker 7,198]

Sweet begeezus. That's an eye opener.

please help reassure danno that it is still socially acceptable for middle aged married men to grind their genitals against fresh pretty young things that don't know any better, so long as said grinding is done in the name of artistic pursuit.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

aw. american culture is still alive and well danno, have no fear.

The old man on the right side of this photo makes it for me.

[Danno 1,228]

Here's my numbers:

According to the 2010 Census, 1,327,407 people resided in the city proper of San Antonio, an increase of 16.0% since 2000.

The racial composition of the city based on the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau is as follows:^[33]

• 72.6% White (Non-Hispanic Whites: 26.6%)
• 6.9% Black
• 0.9% Native American
• 2.4% Asian
• 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
• 3.4% Two or more races
• 13.7% Other races

In addition, 63.2% of the city's population was of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race.

I think living here is what has moved me more towards an "English only" stance; but again, I feel there can be exceptions. Private business and emergency situations come to mind.

Out of curiosity, what are your numbers?

I moved to Charlotte twenty some years ago, the city just turned less than half white a few years back. NC has had the largest increase of Hispanics of any state.

But like most areas, people of certain races gravitate towards certain areas. We have also had a huge surge of people from everywhere, it is both interesting but concerning too as there seems to be no end to it.

Forgive me not wanting to live in the "United nations."

This country had a pretty steady racial mix for centuries, I would prefer we stayed within that model.

Since 1964, the rules on immigration have transformed the country in just a few decades.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Did Crystal used to be Christopher? Not that anything is wrong with that for chrisakes.

As a Nigerian American, yes?, when I'm drowning please send Michael Phelps. Ummkay?

[decocker 7,198]

I moved to Charlotte twenty some years ago, the city just turned less than half white a few years back. NC has had the largest increase of Hispanics of any state.

But like most areas, people of certain races gravitate towards certain areas. We have also had a huge surge of people from everywhere, it is both interesting but concerning too as there seems to be no end to it.

Forgive me not wanting to live in the "United nations."

This country had a pretty steady racial mix for centuries, I would prefer we stayed within that model.

Since 1964, the rules on immigration have transformed the country in just a few decades.

[Danno 1,228]

how would moving help me live up to what i preach? who picks where they live based on the racial makeup of the town, i mean, besides racists?

i do like living here. your numbers on what? do you honestly think that the racial makeup of the city you live in has anything to do with stereotypical and/or racist attititudes?

there are minorities in boyce, the imperative question would be how they are included and represented in our neighborhoods, schools, and jobs?

Hey, I don't blame you for exercising the right of "association" I simply pointed out you strongly believe in something..... for other people.

Heck your area is not even close the state-wide diversity.

Non-Hispanic White 64.0%

American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. American Factfinder provides census data and maps.

German 11.7% Black or African American 19.7%

English 10.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 8.4%

Irish 9.8% Asian 6.0%

American 9.7% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%

Nice little "pocket" ya got there.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Can we all agree that this sensationalist headline is once again incorrect?

Nothing to do with AA, and nobody's becoming a lifeguard without knowing how to swim, ffs.