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wasowka t1_j5a16mi wrote

Is there any downside to inclusion and diversity statements? Absolutely not.

Are such statements mostly a grand display of virtue signaling? Probably

Will such statements help secure material gains such as affordable housing, rent control, gainful employment for all of whom the statement seeks to include? Nope

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KITTYONFYRE t1_j5a3u5b wrote

will rescinding it be a universally bad thing? yeah

like a diversity statement should be a 20 minute footnote at a meeting. "let's do this, done.". definitely understand not wanting to displace other important agenda items to discuss it.

... but rescinding it? that's a baaad look

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amoebashephard OP t1_j5a32bq wrote

Sure, and yet it seems as if making the statement and then rescinding it without specific reasons, certainly would be harmful to your town.

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5teerPike t1_j5awr7u wrote

What does it say about their virtues that they don't want to make a statement...

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