SQ 759. . .does this allow or disallow affirmative action?

[Jack T.]

In these areas, the measure does not allow affirmative action programs. Affirmative action programs give preferred treatment based on race, color or gender. They also give preferred treatment based on ethnicity or national origin. Discrimination on these bases is also not permitted.

The measure permits affirmative action in three instances. 1. When gender is a bonafide qualification, it is allowed. 2. Existing court orders and consent decrees that require preferred treatment will continue and can be followed. 3. Affirmative action is allowed when needed to keep or obtain federal funds.

So how am I supposed to vote on this? This measure doesn't allow affirmative action programs. . .except when it does?

I thought I knew how to vote on this, then this morning I was going back through the questions and thought "hey, that's a catch 22 there. . ."

Is it broken the way it is now? Is this fixing a profound state of broketitude? It **** being changed just for the sake of change?

 

[338Shooter]

He said bonafide.

 

[MLRyan]

Nothing has done more for racism than affirmative action.

 

[ez bake]

Welcome to Oklahoma state questions - where they prevent stuff, except that if you read the fine print, they don't... Or when they double-negative their way into not doing what you don't think they don't do.

I've always considered our states roadways to be the 2nd most embarrassing things we produce... right behind our state questions...

 

[JB Books]

And in the name of "doing the right thing with good old horse sense," you folks are tricked into giving up more and more of your rights. But Hey, as long as the Corporate Masters and their lackeys love guns and hate gays, it's all OK...isn't it??

 

[mapcon1941]

I am guessing that an example of "bonafide" gender exception would be if a company was looking for a female model for an ad or commercial, they would be protected from a male model for crying foul. When I lived in FL I vaguely remember a guy tried to sue Hooters for not hiring him as a server. And I don't remember how it went because I thought it was lameass. I am sure Hooters did have to pay out in attorney fees to defend the suit.

 

[Istandalone]

as long as the Corporate Masters and their lackeys love guns and hate gays, it's all OK...isn't it??

Your Honorable Esquire, May I use this as my sig line???

 

[JB Books]

Your Honorable Esquire, May I use this as my sig line???

Yes, with pleasure.

 

[338Shooter]

He's bonafide.
He's a suitor.

 

[ez bake]

And in the name of "doing the right thing with good old horse sense," you folks are tricked into giving up more and more of your rights. But Hey, as long as the Corporate Masters and their lackeys love guns and hate gays, it's all OK...isn't it??

Are you guys hiring?