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Diversity hiring also brings discrimination

The Gazette Opinion Staff

Jun. 28, 2010 12:33 am

A June 18 Gazette article reported that at a recent Diversity Focus luncheon, former U.S Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez (2005-2009) called for immigration reform. He also said, “Companies can do everything possible to foster diversity in

hiring ... .”

Now that reads like discrimination has been given a green light and should come as no surprise to baby boomers seeking employment. When employers foster diversity (young foreign-born) in hiring, they must discourage hiring candidates who lack diversity. Gutierrez went on to say “ ... but if people don't feel welcome when they visit a community, they won't stay.”

So where do unwelcome Americans stay?

Alan Jensen

Cedar Rapids

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