On Saturday, Dec. 7, I had the enjoyment of attending my daughter’s graduation from University of Idaho.
As a father, I enjoyed kicking back in the stands and watching the next Harnack generation matriculate. And, as you would expect, I was as proud as any dad in the crowd.
Aside from being Dad and enjoying the fanfare and Pomp and Circumstance, however, one part of the ceremony didn’t sit well with me — the push for so-called “DEI,” or diversity, equity and inclusion.
As I crossed the campus headed to the ceremony, the push for DEI became evident. There were signs, flags and other politically...
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mamanakis writes:
While I wish more progress had been made in my lifetime, I feel the need to point out to you that your daughter will be perceived as an affirmative action / DEI hire or promotion by many of the men she will work with. These young college students ask you to look beyond the prejudices of their physical appearance or gender and look to their character. It isn't the U of I pushing an agenda, but young people, even in conservative Idaho rejecting the prejudices of the older generations.
12/13/2024, 9:28 am