Don we need affirmative action to keep bigoted employers from refusing to hire minorities and women?
Libertarians want to see people of all types working in the most harmonious relationships. “Affirmative action” refers to laws which force people into relationships whether they want them or not. Not too many years ago, there were laws in many states which prevented people of different races from doing a variety of things together, working, eating, marriage, etc. Libertarians oppose all such laws because the people involved have the right to decide for themselves whether or not to enter a relationship or association. An old saying states: “it takes two to tango.” Relationships or associations require at least two people. We cannot justify using force to keep people out of voluntary relationships and we cannot justify forcing private citizens into relationships against their will. Government employment is a different case. The only criteria for employment or advancement in government work should be merit. The Constitution requires that we all be given equal treatment under the law. Sinc
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- DOES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO HIRE OR PROMOTE WOMEN OR MINORITIES ON THE BASIS OF RACE OR SEX?
- Don we need affirmative action to keep bigoted employers from refusing to hire minorities and women?
- Do affirmative action laws only require us to hire women and specific minority groups?
