[kenjackson]

The old quote, "first they came for ..." was written by a Nazi sympathizer -- until he was in jail by them. It's rooted in truth how it played out to him.

"First they came for DEI and I didn't speak out, because I was not Black..."

[palmfacehn]

And what of those who speak out against it because they find it belittling personally? What of those who do not want to be included as a token or talisman, but would rather participate based upon their qualifications and merits? Are we allowed to speak out and have differing opinions on DEI or will you compare us to National Socialism collaborators?

[kenjackson]

Do white people feel like tokens because the merit of other people isn’t considered?

DEI makes sure that everyone is part of the merit process.

It’s like how white people feel like Babe Ruth is an all time great, but say Josh Gibson isn’t because he played in the all black league. But playing in the all white league doesn’t count against you at all. No one considers them any less.

[alienthrowaway]

> What of those who do not want to be included as a token or talisman, but would rather participate based upon their qualifications and merits?

There were plenty of companies like Coinbase that ignored DEI initiatives and requested that employees leave "politics at the door" - and we all knew what kind of politics they meant. You could have voted with your feet.

I'm fully onboard with employees asking employees to be respectful to their colleagues regardless of gender, race, creed or color, that's just good for business.

[palmfacehn]

> You could have voted with your feet.

I have voted with my feet by avoiding the self-announced inclusive. My objection is specific to reducto-ad-hitlerum.